Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
County Board approves original Waste Management Plan, reversing committee amendment
Voting against an amendment proposed by the Land Use Committee, the McLean County Board voted in support of the original draft of a waste management plan, which includes the concept of a recycling ord...
Jan 16, 2018
El Paso woman, 29, dies in Interstate 39 crash
Illinois State Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office are investigating a crash in which a 29-year-old El Paso woman died.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By...
Jan 16, 2018
Normal seeks tighter scrutiny of EDC spending
Normal’s Town Council considers a proposal tonight to stipulate the town get detailed financial reports from the EDC every month in exchange for the money it gets from the town, (WJBC file photo...
Jan 16, 2018
Flu outbreak affecting school attendance
Recent flu outbreaks across the state have caused some schools to shut down due to the number of students being called out of class. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON &...
Jan 16, 2018
Illinois projected to lose two congressmen in upcoming Census
After years of consistent out-migration, Illinois is expected to lose at least one seat in Congress following the upcoming Census. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – When pr...
Jan 15, 2018
Doctor: Work requirements for Medicaid would save taxpayers money, strengthen safety net
Dr. Myles Schneider favors a federal proposal for able-bodied Medicaid recipients to find employments. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A doctor and aut...
Jan 15, 2018
Inclusive rec program in Pontiac gaining in popularity
The AIR Program became part of Pontiac Parks and Recreation last year. (Logo courtesy Pontiac Parks and Recreation)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – An organizer of a new inclusive recreation program in ...
Jan 13, 2018
BBB warns of tech scams
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone can be a target of fraudulent computer support. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A new report from the Better Business Bureau warn...
Jan 13, 2018
Livingston County offering cervical cancer screenings
The Livingston County Health Department screenings continue through January. (Photo courtesy Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Livings...
Jan 13, 2018
Beard offers collaborative approach to McLean Co. GOP chair role
Connie Beard has worked with several candidates and the local GOP executive committee. (Photo courtesy Connie Beard)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington realtor wants to take over the soo...
Jan 12, 2018
