Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
U of I student group calls noose incident racist, unwelcome
U of I residence staff reported a noose hanging inside an elevator at Allen Hall early Sunday. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois Housing) By Neil DoyleURBANA – A University of Illinois...
Sep 04, 2019
Young bike rider hospitalized after west side crash
A Bloomington Police accident reconstruction specialist was on the scene of Monday night’s car-bicycle crash that badly injured a child. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz...
Sep 02, 2019
Group seeks end to west side food desert
(From West Market Street Council’s Facebook page) By Howard Packowitz and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Community activists hope momentum is on their side to open a grocery store in west Bl...
Sep 02, 2019
Normal Council to consider tax rebates for Uptown brewpub
The Normal Town Council will decide Tuesday whether to rebate sales and food and beverage tax dollars to business owners planning to open an Uptown brewpub, and the council will hear a presentation ab...
Sep 01, 2019
Illinois Lottery scratches off record year; players kick in record amount for education
Illinois Lottery players kicked in a record $731 million for the Common School Fund in the past year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Lottery is boasting its bi...
Aug 31, 2019
McLean County Law and Justice Center honoring International Overdose Awareness Day with silver ribbon memorial
Outside the McLean County Law and Justice Center, there are 30 silver ribbons in representing those that have lost their lives due to overdose. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Aug 31, 2019
Illinois attorney general investigating makers of vaping products
Illinois’ attorney general is investigating the makers of vaping products after numerous hospitalizations. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois attorney ge...
Aug 31, 2019
IDOT reminds drivers of extra law enforcement over the Labor Day weekend
With gas prices at a three year low, AAA said roadways are expected to be busy for travelers this weekend. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim MoranSPRI...
Aug 30, 2019
Corn Belt Energy crews head south for Hurricane Dorian
Crews leaving Friday morning for Florida to assist with Hurricane Dorian restoration efforts. (Photo Corn Belt Energy/Facebook) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Corn Belt Energy crews are heading...
Aug 30, 2019
Sluggish land value gains seen to fund Unit 5 schools
Unit 5 has placed on file for public inspection its proposed $192 million budget for the current fiscal year. (From Unit 5) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Unit 5 school administrators on Wedne...
Aug 29, 2019
