Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Santa’s Station to open after Uptown Normal mini parade
Normal town officials say prepare for traffic delays on Saturday during a mini parade in Uptown Normal. (Map courtesy Town of Normal) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Santa Claus is coming to town. Uptown...
Nov 30, 2017
State ACLU leaders back Bloomington ‘welcoming’ resolution
Ed Yohnka (left) and Colleen Connell (right) of the American Civil Liberties Union voiced their support for Bloomington becoming a “welcoming” city. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By How...
Nov 29, 2017
Teen arrested for armed robbery
Bloomington Police arrested the youth in connection with the robbery on Washington St. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a teenage boy for an a...
Nov 29, 2017
Illinois’ lack of November snow normal, warm temps not
State Climatologist Jim Angel says few parts of Illinois other than northern sections generally don’t see snow until December. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Tha...
Nov 29, 2017
ISU collects more than $525K on Giving Tuesday
Illinois State University plans to use Giving Tuesday pledges for a variety of programs. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Despite lower totals than one year ago, Illinois State Univer...
Nov 29, 2017
Bloomington Police probe 4th shots fired incident in one week
Bloomington police are investigating four reports of gunfire in the last six days. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police said they found she...
Nov 28, 2017
Bloomington aldermen approve brick streets master plan, but don’t commit on cost
Bloomington aldermen adopted a master plan to preserve the city’s brick streets, but they decide to leave out details about the cost to implement the plan. (WJBC photo) By Howard P...
Nov 28, 2017
Immigration advocates urge Bloomington aldermen to adopt ‘welcoming’ declaration
Residents packed Bloomington City Hall to weigh in on whether or not Bloomington should be a welcoming city to undocumented immigrants. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON...
Nov 27, 2017
Local church to host nonprofit open house
Around 20 local nonprofit agencies will reach out to the public during the open house at First United Methodist Church. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal First UMC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – A loc...
Nov 27, 2017
Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor decorated at CIRA
The family members of service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice decorate the Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor to remember their loved ones. (Photo courtesy WJBC/Patrick Baron) By Patrick Baron/...
Nov 27, 2017
