Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Record cold ushers in April
The National Weather Service says the cold snap continues through Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network LINCOLN – Illinois has never seen an April chill like thi...
Apr 03, 2018
Pork producers wary of new China tariffs
Farmers for Free Trade, an agricultural trade group, calls the 25 percent tariff from China on pork a tax on farmers. (Photo Pixabay) By Greg Halbleib Local pork producers are watching closely as Chin...
Apr 03, 2018
OSF, YMCA, Easterseals collaborating to construct new YMCA facility
By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare is working with Easterseals Central Illinois and the Bloomington-Normal YMCA to construct a new facility for the Y on Bloomington’s east side....
Apr 03, 2018
Tri-Valley renovations intended to bolster security
Tri-Valley Superintendent David Mouser says the new high school floor plan will include just one entrance for the sake of school security. (Photo courtesy tv3unit.com) By Eric Stock DOWNS – Tri-...
Apr 03, 2018
Normal council spends millions on insurance, infrastructure upgrades
Normal Town Council members voted unanimously in favor of millions of dollars in spending for insurance, road, and water main improvements. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Nor...
Apr 03, 2018 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Normal’s mayor takes leave for prostate cancer treatment
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left), seen here with newly-hired City Manager Pam Reece (center) and retired City Manager Mark Peterson (right). Koos announced Monday he has prostate cancer, and will be tak...
Apr 02, 2018
Bloomington alderman worries ‘welcoming city’ ordinance might trigger Fed action
Bloomington Alderman Mboka Mwilambwe is cautious about supporting a welcoming city ordinance. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington alderman said he’s worried t...
Apr 02, 2018
Normal to consider construction bids, golf equipment purchases
The start of spring means construction is coming, and the Normal Town Council is expected to approve a few construction bids during tonight’s meeting. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL &...
Apr 02, 2018
February saw ‘significant’ foreclosure decline
Foreclosures in February dipped significantly in Illinois, with a 37 percent drop from a year ago and a 17 percent decrease compared with January. (WJBC file photo) 04/01/18 By Illinois Radio Network ...
Apr 01, 2018
McLean County STEM to host 2nd annual gala
McLean County STEM invites community to its 2nd annual STEM gala. (Photo courtesy McLean County STEM) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – McLean County STEM, short for Science, Technology, Engineering...
Apr 01, 2018
