Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Community groups, services helping homeless in the community
The Salvation Army is one community resource to help those who find themselves homeless. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – It may be hard to believe, but many of us are only one paych...
Apr 03, 2016
McLean County Clerk pleased with March election turnout
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael is expecting a higher voter turnout in November. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Voter turnout in McLean County for the March primary election ...
Apr 02, 2016
Normal backing off federal grant application for railroad crossing
The town plans to apply for the grant in a year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal has decided not to apply this year for a federal economy development to help ...
Mar 31, 2016
Kirk urges fellow Republicans to meet with Obama’s Supreme Court nominee
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) crossed party lines Tuesday, as he became the first Republican to meet with Presi...
Mar 31, 2016
Unit 5 superintendent says district does well despite uncertain state funding
By Greg HalbleibThe leader of Unit 5 has a message for staff during the state budget stalemate–keep doing a great job and he’ll deal with state funding.Dr. Mark Daniel tells WJBC’s S...
Mar 31, 2016
UPDATED: Suspicious package temporarily shuts down Peoria airport
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiPEORIA – The all clear has been given at Peoria International Airport.The airport was shutdown for about two hours Thursday morning after...
Mar 31, 2016
Registration open for MCstrong fundraiser
Registration is now open for the annual MCstrong event. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – More than 1200 people took part in the inaugural MCstrong 5k classic and the mother of Michael Col...
Mar 31, 2016
Barickman: Tax increase will be outcome of budget impasse
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) thinks he knows what the outcome of the budget stalemate will be.“I thin...
Mar 30, 2016
Bloomington-Normal officials get update on high speed rail project
Tuesday’s meeting took place at Uptown Station. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Local officials got an update Tuesday on Illinois’ Chicago-to-St. Louis high speed ra...
Mar 29, 2016
Zimmerman allowed ankle monitor removal for medical procedure
Kirk Zimmerman (right) is on trial for the alleged murder of his ex-wife. (Pool photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Accused murderer Kirk Zimmerman will be allowed to have an ankle monitoring ...
Mar 29, 2016
