Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State says tax refunds will take at least a month
The Illinois Department of Revenue reports 84 percent of tax returns were filed online last year. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – You can file your Illinois tax return no...
Feb 04, 2018
Busy roads during Super Bowl means more car crashes
Police say more car crashes occur during the Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – The most important game plan this Super Sunday might just be h...
Feb 04, 2018
Heavy toilet use during Super Bowl may not cause sewage break
It’s partially true that sewage systems break because so many people go to the bathroom at halftime according to Eric Haney, of A-1 Haney Plumbing. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Pietro Izzo) By Crystal...
Feb 04, 2018
Rauner promotes business-friendliness during trip to local brewery
Governor Rauner tours the Destihl Brewery with its owner, Matt Potts. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders) By Jaymee Toler/WMBD NORMAL – Governor Bruce Rauner toured the new Destihl Brewery location ...
Feb 04, 2018
ISU enters new partnership to increase international enrollment
Over the next decade, ISU will work with INTO University Partnerships to increase enrollment numbers for international students. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Illinois State Univer...
Feb 03, 2018
Illinois expected to file for REAL ID compliance
Illinois residents have been allowed to fly and enter federal buildings with their current ID under a federal extension. (Photo courtesy Illinois Secretary of State) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Netw...
Feb 03, 2018
Heartland’s food share program keeps students from going hungry
48 percent of college students are reporting low access to food, according to a national survey. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – A national study shows t...
Feb 03, 2018 Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: File)
Pontiac police chief provides safety tips for women
Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford advises maintaining situational awareness and displaying confidence to deter potential threats. (Photo courtesy Pontiac Police)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZPONTIAC – We ...
Feb 03, 2018 The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pontiac Police)
‘Night in a Car’ shines light on plight of the homeless
Participants in the ‘Night in a Car’ event find comfort indoors at Trinity Lutheran Church before braving the cold and placing themselves in the shoes of the homeless in Bloomington-Normal...
Feb 03, 2018
Country band Alabama coming to Bloomington
(Photo courtesy of VenueWorks/Pepper Entertainment) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – They have scored 43 No. 1 singles, including a record 21 in a row, and now legendary country music band Alabama br...
Feb 02, 2018
