Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Governor brings call for business-friendly budget to Normal
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke at the annual Illinois Movers’ and Warehouseman’s Association Convention Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)...
Feb 22, 2017
Bloomington police make arrest following investigation into series of burglaries
Wanyae A. Massey was arrested in connection with a burglary which took place last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arr...
Feb 21, 2017
E-pay option coming soon to Illinois historic sites
Abraham Lincoln tomb in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Abraham Lincoln Tomb)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Historic sites in Illinois are about to get a technological upgrade that...
Feb 21, 2017
McLean County OKs contract for dispatchers
The McLean County Board has approved 2.75 percent pay raises for MetCom dispatchers. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County emergency dispatchers won’t be leaving the ba...
Feb 21, 2017
Police: West Bloomington home hit by gunfire
Bloomington Police are investigating a report of gunfire at a west-side home on Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a west Bloomington home was struck by at leas...
Feb 21, 2017
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Pawar campaigns in Normal
Ameya Pawar spoke at the Normal Public Library. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Chicago alderman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar wants to offer Illinois voter...
Feb 20, 2017
Normal approves Towanda Avenue resurfacing project
The work will take place this summer. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday approved resurfacing part of Towanda Avenue north of I-55 going into ...
Feb 20, 2017
McLean Co. Sheriff: Immigration enforcement unchanged under Trump
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says President Trump’s call for a crackdown on illegal immigration hasn’t impacted his department’s operations. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMI...
Feb 20, 2017
Medical marijuana facilities seek clarity from President Trump on federal law
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is asking President Trump for some clarity on medical marijuana laws so that banks will be less hesitant to do business with the fledgling medical marijuana i...
Feb 20, 2017
Normal seeks lower cost option to resurface Towanda Avenue
Normal’s Town Council will consider a contract tonight to resurface part of Towanda Avenue. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The Town of Normal is hoping to save time and mo...
Feb 20, 2017
