Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Pritzker under fire after Chicago Tribune release of wiretap tape
Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker has apologized for comments he made in wiretapped conversations with then-governor Rod Blagojevich. (Photo courtesy Facebook/J.B. Pritzker) By RFD Radio...
Feb 07, 2018
Early voting delayed by ballot dispute
Early voting won’t start on time this week as an Illinois Attorney General candidate is appealing a decision that removed their name from the ballot. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Feb 07, 2018
Silent solar farms might be music to the ears of McLean County’s zoning board
Cyrpess Creek Renewables has applied to build two solar farms in Arrowsmith Township and another in Downs Township. (Photo courtesy of Cypress Creek Renewables Facebook page)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Feb 07, 2018
Weather advisory extended for McLean County; more snow expected
McLean County received an estimated five inches of snow late Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The National Weather Service in Lincoln extended its Winter Weather Adviso...
Feb 06, 2018
Government regulation debated as Normal Council backs recycling, solid waste plan
The Normal Town Council has approved a 20 year solid waste plan that could lead to regulations requiring increased recycling. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Normal Town Counc...
Feb 06, 2018
UPDATED: Murdered Bloomington woman suffered multiple stab wounds
Bloomington Police arrested Monroe Elbert at his residence shortly after arriving. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz and Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The McLean Count...
Feb 05, 2018
Local Salvation Army looks for ways to boost sagging red kettle donations
McLean County residents may be asked to donate using debit or credit cards at a kiosk instead of dropping money into a red kettle. (photo courtesy – Salvation Army) By Howard Packowitz BL...
Feb 05, 2018
Bloomington Police search for man who shot gun along Veterans Parkway
Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in identifying who shot a gun near an occupied car late Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON ...
Feb 05, 2018
Normal to consider McLean County solid waste, recycling plan
McLean County’s recycling rate has leveled off at about 40 percent. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal could take the first step on Monday night toward strengthening its recycli...
Feb 05, 2018
Running outdoors in cold winter weather
A health professional gives advice on staying warm while running outdoors in the winter (WJBC File Photo) By: Breanna Lea/WMBD PEORIA – The continuous cold weather can be difficult on outdoor ru...
Feb 04, 2018
