Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Secretary of State urges people to sign up to donate organs
Jesse White has been a vocal advocate for organ and tissue donation during his time as Secretary of State. (WJBC File Photo) By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- Secretary of State Jesse White is conti...
Apr 26, 2016
LaHood: IRS must be held accountable for errors, security concens
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted in support of five measures last week intended to tighten control on the IRS. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said cybersecurity is...
Apr 26, 2016
Bloomington approves $4.6 million for street resurfacing, repairs
Bloomington has approved $4.6 million in contracts for road work. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington will be getting to work soon on fixing its aging streets.The...
Apr 26, 2016
Local schools, governments brace for financial hit due to state overpayments
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district would plunge into deficit spending if it had to come up with $228,000 in overpayments from the state. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – S...
Apr 25, 2016
ISU professor talks challenges, rewards of owning a business
ISU Professor Terry Noel said owning your own business in a changing economy can be very profitable. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Starting a new business and becoming your own boss...
Apr 24, 2016
Audit slams Quinn anti-violence program
Former Gov. Pat Quinn launched the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative in 2010 during his campaign for governor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Pat Quinn)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Apr 24, 2016
Ameren changes the look of your electric bill
Ameren is updating the information provided on their monthly statements. (Logo provided by Ameren)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Your next Ameren electric bill may look a little different.Ameren Sp...
Apr 24, 2016
Mysterious illness spreading in Illinois
The Director of Public Health in Illinois is concerned about the spread of Elizabethkingia. (Flickr/Nathan Reading)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – A mysterious disease is spreading in Illinois. Eliz...
Apr 24, 2016
Bloomington musician recalls encounters with Prince
Prince performs Purple Rain at a concert in 2007. (Photo courtesy YouTube/johnny lopez aliaga)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A local musician who said he met Prince several times over the years foun...
Apr 23, 2016
5k run kicks off MC Strong fundraisers
The Corn Crib hosted the MC Strong 5k run on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Michael Collins Foundation)By Eric StockNORMAL – Saturday marked the start of a week’s worth of events to ho...
Apr 23, 2016
