Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal reintroducing Moratz Facade Grant
The program was introduced in 2003 and lasted until 2008. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVThe Normal Uptown Design Review Commission voted to move forward with reintroducing the Moratz Facade Grant on Mond...
Mar 07, 2023
North Normal cannabis dispensary plans proposed to Town Council
The proposals are up for review by Normal’s Zoning Board of Appeals on March 16, with the Town Council having the final decision following the meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL ̵...
Mar 07, 2023 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Proposal for free exam prep at Illinois public universities
State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Testing for graduate school or a professional license can be intimidating, especially if you do not have the prop...
Mar 07, 2023
Normal Police probe shooting at apartment complex
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535. (WJBC file photo)By Neil Doyle and WMBD-TVNORMAL – Two people were injured after a shooting Monday ...
Mar 07, 2023
Fuel costs trickle down in latest GasBuddy Price Report
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $2.97 a gallon, while the most expensive was $4.68 a gallon. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to drop across the state as the...
Mar 06, 2023
U of I expert sees no downside in four-day work week
University of Illinois labor and employment relations professor Bob Bruno says the concept is not new. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The practice of the four-day work week is growin...
Mar 06, 2023
Settlement reached in woman’s suit accusing ex-Normal Police officer of $12,000 theft
Former Normal Police officer Brian Williams. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Sheriffs Office)By 25 NewsMCLEAN COUNTY – A former Normal Police officer who pleaded guilty to official misconduct ...
Mar 03, 2023
Logan County mourns officer stricken while on duty at the courthouse
Former Lincoln Police Chief Robert “Bob” Rawlins. (Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.)By 25 NewsLINCOLN – A retired Lincoln Police chief, and more recently the chief of...
Mar 02, 2023
State comptroller wants bill to further improve rainy day fund
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is proud of the state's rainy day fund, but she wants a commitment to regularl...
Mar 02, 2023
Governor announces $60 million in grants for parks around the state
Gov. JB Pritzker announced $60 million worth of grants from the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Wednesday was a beautiful day to b...
Mar 02, 2023
