Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington group launches campaign to ‘Stand Up’ against domestic violence
Judy Valente and Charles Reynard have been named chairs of the ‘Stand Up with Me; a Victim’s Call to the Community’campaign to stop domestic violence. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Er...
Sep 26, 2016
Comic Regan added to BCPA schedule
Brian Regan brings his popular stand-up act to the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts. (BCPA photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Stand-up comedian Brian Regan has been added to the Bloomingt...
Sep 26, 2016
Survey shows worth of chores for kids’ allowance
Country Financial has surveyed parents in Illinois on how much they pay in allowance to their children for a variety of household chores. (Photo Ken Teegarden/Flickr)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 25, 2016
Proliferation of praying mantis is good
The praying mantis proliferation is a sign that the ecosystem is in good shape according to a local University of Illinois horticulture educator. (Wikipedia photo)By Greg HalbleibDon’t swat that...
Sep 25, 2016
Mom-and-pop restaurants disappearing across the nation
The closures of small, non-chain restaurants have surged nationwide over past year. (Photo by daveynin/Flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new study shows local, non-...
Sep 25, 2016
Red Cross still in need of blood donations
The Red Cross is still seeking blood donations following a summer shortage. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – September is National Preparedness Month and the Red Cross is asking you ...
Sep 25, 2016
Bloomington considering temporary structure for city snow plows
The snow plows had been stored in the former Connect Transit bus barn. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking at moving its snow plows into a long term, but temp...
Sep 24, 2016
Mitchell worried about Clinton nuke plant
Nuke plants in Clinton and the Quad-Cities are still waiting on state legislators. (WJBC file photo)By RFDMacon County State Representative Bill Mitchell is ready to go “nuclear” when he l...
Sep 24, 2016
CornBelters name new general manager
The Normal CornBelters have named a new general manager. (Normal CornBelters)By The Normal CornbeltersNORMAL, Ill. – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are pleased to an...
Sep 24, 2016
Bloomington could conduct $169,000 space needs study
Assistant City Manager Steve Rasmussen said the city is out of room in City Hall. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday on approving a $169,000 s...
Sep 23, 2016
