Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Give Thanks sees new records lending a helping hand
The Give Thanks program through Home Sweet Home Ministries and Midwest Food Bank saw a record year helping an additional 106 families for the upcoming holiday season. (Photo courtesy Chyanne Corrigan)...
Nov 21, 2018
ISP beefing up presence during holiday season
Illinois State Police are adding patrols along roadways as Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chicagofd1996) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON &...
Nov 20, 2018
Normal’s council imposes AirBnB tax, raises tobacco sales age to 21
Council members voted unanimously Monday night to levy a tax for those who reserve rooms on websites like AirBnb along with its approval of raising the minimum age to buy tobacco or electronic spoking...
Nov 20, 2018
Weekend shooting injures one
Bloomington Police say a teenager was injured in weekend shooting.(WJBC file photo) By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON– A weekend shooting left a teenager with a non-life threatening injury aft...
Nov 20, 2018
Seventh candidate enters race for Normal Town Council
Stan Nord enters the race for Normal Town Council, joining two incumbents and four new candidates. (photo from Stan Nord press release) By A.J. Harris NORMAL – Stan Nord has announ...
Nov 19, 2018
Lieutenant governor ready to make changes
Typical duties for the lieutenant governor have been chairing such things as Main Street Illinois and the Rural Affairs Task Force. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "When I gr...
Nov 18, 2018
State lawmaker still wants to pay tribute for those who served in Vietnam
State Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez is trying to pass a resolution for recognition of and apology to Vietnam veterans. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Kevin Stanchfield). By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A...
Nov 17, 2018
Three communities in Rockford area land at top of list of for healthiest housing markets
A national organization says the healthiest home market in the state can be found near Rockford. (Pixaby) By Illinois Radio Network/Scot Bertram SPRINGFIELD – Three communities in the Rockford a...
Nov 17, 2018
Local man gets what amounts to life in prison for home invasion, robbery
A judge sentenced Alfred Walker, 41, of Bloomington, to 65 years in prison for a November 2016 home invasion and robbery. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A ma...
Nov 16, 2018
Heartland College eyes levy with little change in property tax bills
Heartland Community College trustees will review a proposed levy for taxes to be collected next year. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Property owners in...
Nov 16, 2018
