Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Scammers prey on McLean County residents
Phone scammers are attempting to weasel money out of unsuspecting victims in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Department is warni...
Jun 26, 2018
Corn Belt Energy celebrates 80th anniversary
After opening in 1938, Corn Belt Energy celebrated 80 years of serving Central Illinois on Friday. (Photo courtesy Corn Belt Energy/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Over 5,300 miles of power l...
Jun 26, 2018
BPD investigating reported Sunday shooting
Two witnesses reported hearing gun shots and seeing one man shoot at another man Sunday evening. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a report...
Jun 26, 2018
Illinois ranked low on list of good state economies
A study from WalletHub indicates only 15 states across the nation have worse economies than Illinois. (Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new study put...
Jun 25, 2018
Unit 5 president seeks new board members devoted to district’s mission for excellence
Unit 5 School Board President Barry Hitchens (right), seen here with Superintendent Mark Daniel. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Unit 5 School Board President Barry H...
Jun 25, 2018
New statewide tech innovation hubs get $500 million
Governor Rauner announced this week that millions of dollars will be used to fund research hubs. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Patrick Baron SPRINGFIELD – Plans for a $500 million Chicago-based res...
Jun 24, 2018
Bloomington Criterium set to bring in over $80,000
Estimations predict the event will draw in potentially 3,000 spectators throughout the day and an economic impact of $86,950. (Facebook/Bloomington Criterium/Chris Galante) By Ashley Antonini Blooming...
Jun 24, 2018
Legalizing marijuana is a ‘next year project’ for Illinois
Cannabis might become legal in Illinois next year. (BrettLevin/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans looking to gamble at a new casino in Rockford or Danville or to legally...
Jun 23, 2018
B-N EDC showcases sales, population numbers in 2018 Demographic Profile
The 2018 Demographic Profile shows Bloomington-Normal, and McLean County overall, has many economic strengths. (Facebook/Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON &...
Jun 23, 2018
First Brandt-made augers roll off McLean County production line
Brandt Industries is producing at its McLean County factory a ‘swing away” auger similar to this auger seen at the plant last December. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC). By How...
Jun 22, 2018
