Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local Salvation Army looks for ways to boost sagging red kettle donations
McLean County residents may be asked to donate using debit or credit cards at a kiosk instead of dropping money into a red kettle. (photo courtesy – Salvation Army) By Howard PackowitzBLOOM...
Feb 05, 2018
Bloomington Police search for man who shot gun along Veterans Parkway
Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in identifying who shot a gun near an occupied car late Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Feb 05, 2018
Normal to consider McLean County solid waste, recycling plan
McLean County’s recycling rate has leveled off at about 40 percent. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal could take the first step on Monday night toward strengthening its recycli...
Feb 05, 2018
Busy roads during Super Bowl means more car crashes
Police say more car crashes occur during the Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – The most important game plan this Super Sunday might just be how...
Feb 04, 2018
Heavy toilet use during Super Bowl may not cause sewage break
It’s partially true that sewage systems break because so many people go to the bathroom at halftime according to Eric Haney, of A-1 Haney Plumbing. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Pietro Izzo)By Crystal ...
Feb 04, 2018
Rauner promotes business-friendliness during trip to local brewery
Governor Rauner tours the Destihl Brewery with its owner, Matt Potts. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders)By Jaymee Toler/WMBDNORMAL – Governor Bruce Rauner toured the new Destihl Brewery location in...
Feb 04, 2018
ISU enters new partnership to increase international enrollment
Over the next decade, ISU will work with INTO University Partnerships to increase enrollment numbers for international students. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Illinois State Universi...
Feb 03, 2018
Illinois expected to file for REAL ID compliance
Illinois residents have been allowed to fly and enter federal buildings with their current ID under a federal extension. (Photo courtesy Illinois Secretary of State)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Feb 03, 2018
Heartland’s food share program keeps students from going hungry
48 percent of college students are reporting low access to food, according to a national survey. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – A national study shows t...
Feb 03, 2018
Pontiac police chief provides safety tips for women
Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford advises maintaining situational awareness and displaying confidence to deter potential threats. (Photo courtesy Pontiac Police)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZPONTIAC – We ...
Feb 03, 2018
