Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal to unveil proposed recycling rules for landlords at Thursday meeting
Normal’s town government is ramping up efforts to increase recycling in the town. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Normal Town Council is only weeks away from deci...
Jun 19, 2018
UPDATED: Child critically wounded in shooting that killed three men on Riley Drive
Bloomington Police were called to a report of multiple shots fired on Riley Drive. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene. A four year old boy was in critical condition. (Photo by WMBD-TV) &nb...
Jun 18, 2018
Three people killed in latest Twin-Cities shooting
Bloomington Police were called to a report of multiple shots fired on Riley Drive. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene. (Photo by WMBD-TV) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Thr...
Jun 18, 2018
Gleason chosen to become Bloomington city manager
Tim Gleason spent more than 20 years in law enforcement before moving into city manager roles. (Greg Halbleib/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The choice as the next Bloomington city manager...
Jun 18, 2018
Illinois election managers to visit Bloomington to train in cyber security
The Illinois Board of Elections is conducting the training for local election managers and county clerks. (Google Maps) By Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – County clerks and other election m...
Jun 18, 2018
Daniel: Entire teacher pay schedule must be reviewed with new minimum salary
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says the district will find the money this year for new minimum teacher salaries.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel s...
Jun 18, 2018
Bloomington seeks beautiful homes and buildings
The deadline to nominate homes and businesses for the annual awards is Friday. (WJBC file photo) BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Citizen’s Beautification Committee is looking for wel...
Jun 18, 2018
State fairgrounds repairs to begin under new Illinois budget
The Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds was closed last year due to concerns about its structure. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The new state budget is providing fi...
Jun 18, 2018
Twin Cities welcome Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
Special Olympics Illinois will be holding its 2018 Summer Games in Bloomington-Normal through Sunday. (Facebook/SpecialOlympicsIllinois) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – The Special Olympics Illino...
Jun 14, 2018
Bloomington public works director welcomes planned Veterans Parkway improvements
An engineering study of the Veterans Parkway-Empire Street intersection is slated for this year under the state’s five-year highway improvement plan. (Google Maps) By Greg Halbleib and Ashley An...
Jun 14, 2018
