Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

McLean County Board approves Rivian incentive
Several county residents spoke at the meeting to voice approval of the Rivian incentive. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board is the latest governin...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

Red Kettle campaign needs help in final week
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is in its final week and still needs support from the community.The campaign has raised over $175,000...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

Bloomington-Normal property owners responsible for removing sidewalk snow, ice
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Sidewalks are city property, but property owners in both Bloomington and Normal are responsible for removing snow or ice from those sidewalks, ac...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

McLean County Board keeps regular meeting time
The McLean County Board voted to maintain its current meeting time today. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board has decided to keep its current meeti...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

Bloomington approves car dealer, grocery store incentives
The new Kroger is expected to be in operation by the end of 2018. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to the Bloomington City Council, two businesses are getting incentives tha...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

State elections board: Don’t expect rogue electors in Springfield Monday
The Illinois Board of Elections conducts the electoral college vote today. (Google Street View photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While there may be some fireworks as elect...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2016

State high court: Legal shield from slip-and-fall lawsuits melts under sidewalk in disrepair
The Illinois Supreme Court says homeowners could be liable for certain slippery conditions on nearby sidewalks. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Can you be ...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2016

MCCA holds open house at substation location
Children in the neighborhood made Christmas cards while getting to know police officers. (Photo Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – To help ease the minds of residents in the commun...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2016

Normal to refinance $23.5M bond
The bond was taken out in 2007 to help fund projects in Uptown Normal. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal is looking to take advantage of low interest rates by refinancing a $23....
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2016

Bloomington looking at lower Hershey Road speed limit, widening Linden
The Hershey Road speed limit is currently 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy Facebook/NHTSA)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night on making changes to a pai...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2016