Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Search for missing kayaker becomes recovery mission
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com)By Eric StockCONGERVILLE – It is now a recovery mission in Woodford County where a kayaker went missin...
Jun 03, 2015
Energy rates to increase by 30 percent for Ameren customers
Ameren customers in Southern and Central Illinois will see a 30% increase in fees this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Southern and Central Illinois that receive po...
Jun 02, 2015
Mitsubishi sales jump 31.7 percent in May
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s the same story, just a different month for Mitsubishi Motors.The company reported May sales were up 31.7 percent compared to May 2014....
Jun 02, 2015
Bloomington Police make arrest in stabbing
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Monday following a stabbing. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man following a stabbing on Monday.Police were ca...
Jun 02, 2015
Normal approves bicycle diversion program
The bike diversion program will give bicyclists an option to take an online safety course rather than pay a fine if they are issued a citation. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Adam Studzins...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois’ economic growth slows
Illinois’ growth index shows the economy is slowing. (Flickr)By IRN/Jim AndersonCHAMPAIGN – The Illinois economy continues to grow, but the growth has slowed, at least for now.This is acco...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois faces registered nurse shortage
Illinois could soon be facing a shortage of registered nurses. (Photo courtesy Resurge International/flickr) By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Illinois may soon face a shortage of Registered Nurses (R...
May 31, 2015
U.S. improving ties with Cuba
Rodney Davis supports re-opening embassies in Cuba. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The United States is continuing talks with Cuba in order for both to re-open embassies in one ano...
May 31, 2015
State Farm to extend STEM pilot program at Bloomington High School
State Farm has announced it has extended its pilot program at Bloomington High School where students get training for IT careers. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new...
May 31, 2015
West Nile season is here
The start of May marks the beginning of West Nile season. (WJBC File Photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The start of warmer weather means that mosquito season is officially here. Starting M...
May 31, 2015
