Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Clown threat cancels classes at Eureka College
Threats involving clowns have many on edge. (WJBC file photo) By News Partner WMBDEUREKA – Eureka College has canceled all ...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2016

Medical marijuana campaign starts today
A medical marijuana company has launched a statewide campaign to tout the abilities of its product to help manage pain. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – A medical...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2016

Normal approves $1.4 million underpass study
The Normal Town Council approved a $1.4 million underpass study Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Sam ThomasNORMAL – The Normal Town Council unanimously approved a $1.4 million study at its meet...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2016

Tree-lighting ceremony kicks off ISU Homecoming week
Reggie Redbird was on hand to dish out high-fives to members of the ISU Big Red Marching Machine. (Photo by Sam Thomas/WJBC) By Sam ThomasThe trees in Uptown Normal are glowing with red lights af...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2016

Early voting underway in McLean County
75 to 100 people are casting votes early in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If you want to avoid lines, early voting is taking place in McLean County.County Cle...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2016

Sen. Brady pushes Safe Roads Amendment
State Senator Bill Brady said he backs a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent lawmakers from taking money from the road fund and using it for other things. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Sto...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2016

Home heating assistance ready to go
LIHEAP is now accepting applications for home heating assistance. (Photo by midnightcomm/flickr)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Families who have young children and need help heating their homes ...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2016

Police investigate fatal hit-and-run in Livingston County
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported hit-and-run crash near Reddick. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr)By WJBC StaffREDDICK – Police in Livingston County are investigating a fatal ...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2016

Normal voting on $1.4M contract for possible Uptown underpass work
The work by WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff is expected to take two years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will vote Monday on a $1.4 million contr...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2016

Sandage takes stand on standing for the anthem
Sandage wants more respect shown for our country and flag. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The sheriff of McLean County is taking a stand on those who refuse to stand during the nat...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2016