Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Governor, legislative leaders meet in Springfield
(Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – They came. They met. They’ll probably meet again … to talk about the budget for the fiscal yea...
Dec 01, 2015
Child endangerment trial begins for mother of murdered toddler
Danielle Fischer appears on the witness stand during Nicholas Compton’s murder trial. She faces child endangerment charges in the death of her son, Robbie Cramer.(Photo courtesy WMBD)By Joe Ragu...
Nov 30, 2015
Reilly wants more local control in No Child Left Behind rewrite
District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly hopes changes to No Child Left Behind will help more cash-strapped schools. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – No Child Left Behind could ...
Nov 30, 2015
Red Cross: blood donations needed during holidays
Blood donations always drop during the holiday season. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ejk)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season is starting to get into full swing and the American Red Cross...
Nov 29, 2015
Survey: Most Americans aren’t feeling more charitable during holidays
A Country Financial survey suggests many Americans aren’t necessarily in the giving spirit. (WJBC File Photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As Americans head to the stores this weekend to grab...
Nov 29, 2015
Local church is hosting a “Blue Christmas” worship service
(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Music, food, and family is not how some members of the think of the holiday season.It’s called the Blue Christmas worship service and Reverend ...
Nov 28, 2015
Woman killed in interstate crash
By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- State Police, along with McLean County Sheriff’s and the McLean County Coroners Office are investigating a crash last night that killed a 49 year old woman.The ide...
Nov 28, 2015
Normal Rotary Club coat drive expands to help District 87 students
District 87 students can get a free coat, hats and gloves complements of the Normal Rotary Club. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A local coat collection that has helped keep U...
Nov 28, 2015
Know the policies before you shop
The Better Business Bureau has important tips you should know before you shop. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/IRNBLOOMINGTON – Be it Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or even a day that does not have a...
Nov 28, 2015
Heartland offering medical marijuana in the workplace class
Heartland Community College is offering a class to help employers work medical marijuana into their company’s drug policy. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Employers...
Nov 27, 2015
