Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois State University dorms affected by power outage
Illinois State University has alerted the public that several of its buildings lost power early Friday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Utility crews have been working since ear...
Feb 02, 2018
Domestic violence expert says Super Bowl violence surge is a myth
Kim Wells, Executive Director of Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence said domestic violence is a problem not only during the Super Bowl, but year round. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Crystal Dona...
Feb 02, 2018
GOP lawmaker calls on Rauner to resign
State Rep. John Cabello is a fellow Republican who says Gov. Bruce Rauner can no longer be trusted after breaking his promise to veto H.B. 40. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Scot Bertram/Illinois Ra...
Feb 02, 2018
Local Salvation Army thankful for Christmas giving after the holidays
The Salvation Army of McLean County honored Eva Starkey of Bloomington as its Volunteer of the Year. The announcement was made as the organization announced it exceeded its goal for “Make a Diff...
Feb 02, 2018
McLean County Board mulls wind farm plan after unanimous zoning panel vote
McLean County Board Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner is pictured above. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A proposed wind farm spread over five townships in nor...
Feb 01, 2018
Miller Park Zoo offering Free Fridays in February
Miller Park Zoo is offering its Free Fridays to entice more visitors. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Breanna Lee/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is offering a sweet deal in February.The zoo ann...
Feb 01, 2018
Legislators react mostly negative to Rauner’s State of the State address
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his fourth State of the State address on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Leaders from both sides of...
Feb 01, 2018
Bloomington woman dies in Livingston County car crash
Illinois State Police and Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson are investigating a head-on crash Tuesday evening that killed Taylor Perring-Bates of Bloomington.(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott1...
Jan 31, 2018
Woman given 40 years in prison for killing her mother in Funks Grove
Christine Roush of Washington will serve 40 years in prison for killing her mother in Funks Grove last July. (McLean County Sheriff’s Department photo.) By Howard Packowitz A McLean Count...
Jan 31, 2018
Heartland reports 50 applicants to replace retiring president
The next Heartland Community College president will assume duties in July after the retirement of current president Rob Widmer. (Heartland Community College photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Hear...
Jan 31, 2018
