Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
OSF shoe drive collects over 3,300 pounds of shoes
OSF has donated over 19,000 pairs of shoes in the last 13 years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual OSF St. Joseph Medical Center shoe drive to benefit Home Sw...
Aug 24, 2015
BPD investigating armed robbery at AT&T store
The robbery reportedly took place Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Four suspects are wanted by Bloomington police for alleged involvement in an ...
Aug 24, 2015
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Aug 24, 2015
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Aug 24, 2015
Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive
Over 550 fans were given away by the Salvation Army this summer. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer f...
Aug 23, 2015
Ameren Illinois makes $50,000 donation to Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Ameren’s donation will go towards screening and training mentors. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois has ...
Aug 23, 2015
Tourism officials petition lawmakers to preserve funding during impasse
The Sugar Creek Arts Festival in Uptown Normal is one of many tourism events in the Twin Cities each summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington-Normal CVB)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local tour...
Aug 23, 2015
Habitat for Humanity celebrating 30th anniversary
The group has plans to continue helping the community as they celebrate 30 years. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is celebrating their 30th anniv...
Aug 22, 2015
McLean County Clerk expects low special election turnout
Michael is expecting another disappointing voter turnout percentage. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The race between Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon will come to a close during the Sept....
Aug 21, 2015
Gay conversion therapy ban signed into law
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill Thursday that bans “gay conversion therapy” in Illinois. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Chil...
Aug 21, 2015
