Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
First West Nile Virus death in Illinois; 37 active cases still at large
West Nile virus cases in humans usually peak in early fall according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Photo Flickr/Naturegirl78) By Howard PackowitzThe Illinois Department of Public ...
Sep 19, 2017
3 people killed, 1 injured in arson fire
Three people were found dead after being found in a house on Brittany Court in Bloomington. (Photo by Sam Wood/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzA middle-aged man, a toddler, and infant are dead, and a fo...
Sep 19, 2017
McLean County offers early retirement; plans to cut 20 jobs
McLean County Board administrator Bill Wasson presented the county’s proposed 2018 budget on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One day after Normal adopted an e...
Sep 19, 2017
Durbin: DACA future still uncertain
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he believes Congress needs to restore DACA to keep ‘dreamers’ from being deported. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – One week ...
Sep 19, 2017
Bloomington aldermen see sharply higher sewer rates to remedy public health hazard
Bloomington aldermen and city staffers consider aging sewer system a health hazard, requiring sharply higher sewer rate increases to make repairs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By ...
Sep 19, 2017
Early retirement could be offered for Normal town workers to fill budget holes
To fill holes in the town budget, the Normal Town Council is being asked to authorize early-retirement packages for long-time government employees. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – B...
Sep 18, 2017
Bloomington’s sewer rates would soar in a single year in revised proposal
Bloomington city staffers’ latest proposal would, for the average residential customer, slap a $6.31 increase to $20.16 per month in fees for sanitary and storm sewers the next fiscal year. (Pho...
Sep 18, 2017
Five years after introduction, study says video gambling leading to crime upticks
While the study connects video gambling with increased crime, an industry representative says that’s an overreaching statement. (Photo Flickr/roundnoon)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkS...
Sep 17, 2017
Illinois farmers applaud Vietnam resuming U.S. grain imports
Illinois grain associations are applauding the resumption of exports to Vietnam. (Photo Flickr/DeWayne Nealy)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Sep 17, 2017
West Nile cases down in Illinois
West Nile virus cases in humans usually peak in early fall according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Photo Flickr/Naturegirl78)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Human West Nil...
Sep 17, 2017
