Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington City Council OK’s $1.5M plan for water treatment plant upgrade
Bloomington Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is signing off...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2022

‘Unattended cooking’ the cause of an apartment fire in Bloomington
The Red Cross is assisting the six people that were displaced due to the blaze. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Six people were displaced after a fire Tuesday afternoon at the Washin...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2022

ISU trustees to vote on naming rights and sponsorship agreement to rename Redbird Arena
ISU trustees will meet Friday at 9 a.m. in the Bone Student Center Old Main Room. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena will soon be getting a ne...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2022

Illinois judges have had enough of campaign attacks
Illinois judges – and judicial candidates – have had enough of campaign attacks. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They're no Founding Fathers, but Illinois judges and lawye...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2022

Midwest Food Bank is sending disaster relief to Florida
Tara Ingham, Executive Director of the Midwest Food Bank spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – As the cleanup effort continues from Hurricane Ian ...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2022

Resources for women who want to start businesses are in one place
Women Employed, a nonprofit organization, has collected resources and networking opportunities under one banner: WE Hub. (Facebook/Women Employed)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Help's available for w...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2022

Coroner identifies victim of fatal weekend crash in Normal
Police said the crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Saturday near Main Street and Kerrick Road in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The McLean County Coroner’s Office has identifi...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2022

Drought conditions in some parts of the state
The most serious drought conditions are in far southern Illinois, especially in Pulaski, Massac and Pope counties. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The latest U.S. drought monitor show...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2022

Illinois AG issues consumer alert about potential Hurricane Ian charity scams
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning the public about potential hurricane Ian donation s...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2022

Annual meeting of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Todd Maisch. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Bipartisanship was practically oozing at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Th...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2022