Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Apartment building owner cited for hundreds of code violations before fire
A fire destroyed much of a 12-unit apartment building on Gettysburg Drive February 10. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A city of Bloomington inspector found hundred...
Feb 20, 2018
Police investigating gunshots on Bloomington’s west side
Bloomington police are seeking information on the early Tuesday morning gunfire on W. Olive St. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are i...
Feb 20, 2018
Children’s Discovery Museum unveils new logo
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left to right), Museum Director Beth Whisman, members of the Normal Town Council Chemberly Cummings, Kevin McCarthy, Kathleen Lorenz and State Rep. Dan Brady all pose with the...
Feb 20, 2018
McLean County Board approves wind farm plan
Following a debate that lasted over an hour, the McLean County Board narrowly approved a proposal for a new wind farm in the county. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – After a length...
Feb 20, 2018
Heartland reveals first of four presidential finalists
Melinda Tejada has been an administrator at Waubonsee Community College for 30 years. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Heartland Community College is introducing...
Feb 20, 2018
Rauner on Florida school shooting: Mental illness must be addressed
Gov. Bruce Rauner says more must be done to get treatment for the mentally ill. (WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is responding to last week’s school shooti...
Feb 20, 2018
Illinois lawmakers inch closer to new hospital tax despite worries
Some lawmakers worry a new Medicaid tax plan will shortchange smaller hospitals. (Photo Flickr/Mark Hillary)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – As Illinois looks to change how the state taxes...
Feb 19, 2018
Normal council to consider feasibility study for multi-sports complex
A consultant from Florida would submit a report in about three months if approved by the Normal Town Council. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Discussions about a possible athletic c...
Feb 19, 2018
Fake IRS calls target Illinois residents
The Internal Revenue Service says it contacts taxpayers through mail, never through a call threatening arrest. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A new round of ...
Feb 18, 2018
Livingston County family planning services include women and men
Livingston County Health Department educators stress that family planning is not limited to women. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The Livingston County Public Health Department offers...
Feb 18, 2018
