Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Redbirds knock off No. 8 Shockers in MVC Tournament
Senior guard Daishon Knight put his team on his back in the second half of Saturday’s semifinal game against top-seeded Wichita State, scoring 16 of his game-high 25 points in the second half to...
Mar 08, 2015
Illinois AG office, BBB issue warning about scams
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says once you have been scammed, that money is likely gone. (Photo courtesy Facebook/LisaMadigan) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO –...
Mar 07, 2015
Tax preparer still faces questions about Obamacare enrollment fines
Americans who didn't have health insurance are subject of fines of up to $95 per person and $285 for families. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Those who didn't fol...
Mar 07, 2015
PARCC test defended by State Board of Education
ISBE defends new test as one that will better examine skills of students. (Flickr/ccarlstead)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Although it's being criticized by some students and teachers, Illino...
Mar 07, 2015
Normal offers Saturday self-service electronic recycling
Residents of Normal can drop off unwanted or old electronics to the Normal Public Works office at 1301 Warriner St. Saturday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Self-service electron...
Mar 06, 2015
Normal withdraws recycling agreement
Residents can drop of electronics for recycling at the Normal Public Works Department. (Photo courtesy Flickr/JoshuaKopel)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal has withdrawn a proposed i...
Mar 06, 2015
NCHS students march in protest of PARCC exam
Students said the PARCC exam is not a good representation of what they have learned. (WJBC/Terry James)By Terry JamesNORMAL – More than 100 students at Normal Community High School walked out of...
Mar 06, 2015
Bloomington alderman candidates express views at forum
Candidates for Bloomington City Council spoke at a forum Wednesday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council candidates stepped into the spotlight Wed...
Mar 05, 2015
Coliseum shows loss, but shows major impact on community
A couple will spend about $243 when visiting the Twin-Cities. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The latest numbers are in for the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. The coliseum reports a third ...
Mar 04, 2015
Normal prepares to enter new road salt contract
The town of Normal has used roughly half as much road salt this winter compared to last winter, according to Normal Public Works Director Wayne Aldrich. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Sn...
Mar 04, 2015
