Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Utility companies work to restore power after storms
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Utility companies are working around the clock to restore power in central Illinois.Ameren spokeswoman Paula Heinkel said crews are always ready to re...
Dec 29, 2015
Bloomington officials continue storm cleanup
Monday’s storm knocked many trees down in the Bloomington-Normal area. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said while city crews we...
Dec 29, 2015
Generators, cleanup supplies hot items at Bloomington-Normal stores
Several local stores have sold out of generators and other equipment following Monday’s power outages and storm damage. (Photo by David Amsler/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local store...
Dec 29, 2015
Red Cross hosts 17th annual Give the Gift of Life blood drive
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Blood donations decline this time of year and that’s why the Red Cross is hosting its 17th annual Give the Gift of Life holiday blood drive Tues...
Dec 29, 2015
Red Cross, state crews respond to storm relief
Crews were cleaning up storm damage across much of Illinois on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darlene Shelton-Carmazino)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Ice and snow in the nor...
Dec 29, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Normal’s Mitsubishi Motors plant closes
Many Twin Cities’ residents showed up to support Mitsubishi workers as they were leaving their last shifts. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The area received some tough ne...
Dec 28, 2015
Freezing Rain Advisory issued for McLean County
The National Weather Service has a Freezing Rain Advisory for McLean County on Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – A mix of steady rain and freezing temperatu...
Dec 28, 2015
Bloomington library attendance, circulation down but programs grew
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – After eight years of growth at the Bloomington Public Library where circulation doubled, there has been a nine percent...
Dec 27, 2015
Summer Jobs Program helping at-risk youth in McLean County
The Summer Jobs Program has helped 129 at-risk youth since it began in 2012. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Juvenile Justice Council, parterning with Youthbuild Mc...
Dec 27, 2015
Father of teen who committed suicide offers advice
Randy Workman is trying to prevent other teens and adults from taking their own life. (Courtesy of Evanstrong.us)By Terry JamesCLINTON – It’s been just over a year since 17 year old Evan W...
Dec 27, 2015
