Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington aldermen approve brick streets master plan, but don’t commit on cost
Bloomington aldermen adopted a master plan to preserve the city’s brick streets, but they decide to leave out details about the cost to implement the plan. (WJBC photo) By Howard Pack...
Nov 28, 2017
Immigration advocates urge Bloomington aldermen to adopt ‘welcoming’ declaration
Residents packed Bloomington City Hall to weigh in on whether or not Bloomington should be a welcoming city to undocumented immigrants. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &...
Nov 27, 2017
Local church to host nonprofit open house
Around 20 local nonprofit agencies will reach out to the public during the open house at First United Methodist Church. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal First UMC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – A local...
Nov 27, 2017
Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor decorated at CIRA
The family members of service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice decorate the Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor to remember their loved ones. (Photo courtesy WJBC/Patrick Baron)By Patrick Baron/H...
Nov 27, 2017
Sen. Brady backs Rauner over Ives, praises Brandt tax breaks
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady of Bloomington has said he’ll back incumbent Bruce Rauner in the race for governor. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Nov 27, 2017
Pilot uninjured when crop-dusting helicopter makes hard landing near Lake Evergreen
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crop duster’s hard landing.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Greg HalbleibEUREKA – Woodford County ...
Nov 27, 2017
Illinois’ stagnant sales tax revenues indicator of flat economic activity
Many brick-and-mortar stores are looking for news ways to attract customers as consumer buying habits have changed. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The...
Nov 27, 2017
Country Financial survey highlights pressure student loan debt puts on Illinois students
As the cost of attending college has risen, so have student loan debts risen.(Photo courtesy Flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A survey from Country Financial indicates half of Illinois stude...
Nov 25, 2017
Livingston horticulture expert suggests buying from local farmers during the holidays
A horticulture educator with the U of I extension in Livingston suggests buying local produce to support farmers this holiday season. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronLIVINGSTON – As people head...
Nov 25, 2017
Illinois Supreme Court tosses Beaman appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court has decided not to pursue an appeal made by Alan Beaman, who claims three now-retired Normal police officers focused on him as the primary suspect after the death of his for...
Nov 24, 2017
