Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers inch closer to new hospital tax despite worries
Some lawmakers worry a new Medicaid tax plan will shortchange smaller hospitals. (Photo Flickr/Mark Hillary) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois looks to change how the state tax...
Feb 19, 2018
Normal council to consider feasibility study for multi-sports complex
A consultant from Florida would submit a report in about three months if approved by the Normal Town Council. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Discussions about a possible athletic...
Feb 19, 2018 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Fake IRS calls target Illinois residents
The Internal Revenue Service says it contacts taxpayers through mail, never through a call threatening arrest. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A new round o...
Feb 18, 2018
Livingston County family planning services include women and men
Livingston County Health Department educators stress that family planning is not limited to women. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The Livingston County Public Health Department offers...
Feb 18, 2018
New grant helps provide gifts for adopted kids
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Child Protection Network)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – Making kids feel loved and celebrated is the goal of a program receiving a one thousand dollar grant from Yout...
Feb 18, 2018
Unit 5 bus crash caused by negligent driver
A Unit 5 school bus overturned after colliding with a car Wednesday afternoon on Rt. 150 and Abraham Rd., near Evans Jr. High. (Photo courtesy Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – F...
Feb 18, 2018
Three vehicle wreck in Normal injures two people
Normal Police say two people were hurt Friday in a collision between a pair of SUV’s and a car at Ft. Jesse Rd. and Greenbriar Dr. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Two people...
Feb 17, 2018 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Murder victim’s mom seeks closure in murder case against son-in-law
Mother of Nicole Elbert seeks closure in murder case against Nicole’s husband, Monroe Elbert. (Nicole Elbert Facebook and Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The m...
Feb 16, 2018
Rivian edges closer to electric car production
Rivian Automotive is taking the next step in producing electric vehicles by hiring a team of executives. (Photo Teslarati.com/Jim Finch) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Normal Town Council’s...
Feb 16, 2018
ISU Board of Trustees approves renovations, contract renewals
The ISU Board of Trustees agreed to spend several million dollars on renovations, upgrades, and contract renewals for the public university. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL ̵...
Feb 16, 2018
