Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Watchdog: Utility customers are being ripped off by hidden fees
A public utility watchdog says customers are being ripped off by energy suppliers that hide fees on a utility bill, making it seem like the additional charge should be there. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) ...
Apr 08, 2018
Local organization kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Students release blue balloons to help raise awareness about child abuse. (Photo by Ashley Antonini/WJBC) By Ashley Antonini BLOOMINGTON – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and a local organ...
Apr 08, 2018
Bank of Springfield backs away from medical marijuana business
A medical cannabis dispensary is confident the cannabis industry is here to stay, despite the Bank of Springfield announcing it will close cannabis businesses bank accounts next month. (WJBC File Phot...
Apr 07, 2018
Election official: Illinois needs to change early voting rules
Jim Allen with the Board of Election Commissioners says 40 days for early voting is too much. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – There’s a growing push to change how...
Apr 07, 2018
Bloomington-Normal makes efforts to beautify the town
Bloomington-Normal and the EAC plan to clean the town for one week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ecology Action Center) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL – The City of Bloomington Beautificati...
Apr 07, 2018
Former LeRoy Replex director sentenced to jail for thefts to feed video gaming addiction
Joe Rodts was sentenced to six months in jail and 2 1/2 years probation for stealing money from the LeRoy Replex, where Rodts was executive director. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Howa...
Apr 06, 2018
Libertarian gov. candidate Jackson favors property tax rollback, marijuana legalization
Kash Jackson is the Libertarian nominee for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy Kash Jackson)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The Libertarian candidate for governor is riding his party’s theme...
Apr 06, 2018
Men will walk a mile in high heels on HCC campus
Men walk in women’s shoes to raise awareness of sexual abuse and gender violence. (Photo courtesy: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – Heartland Council on Family Relatio...
Apr 06, 2018
Bloomington man sentenced to prison for fatal hit-and-run crash
Jakeb Collins was sentenced to a 16-year prison term on the charges Friday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to pr...
Apr 06, 2018
U-High practices reunification procedure
University High School’s reunification exercise moved students from the school to Redbird Arena where they could meet up with their parents. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL &...
Apr 06, 2018
