Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Pioneers win Third Place over St. Viator
The Pioneers of U-High were able to hold out against the Lions of St. Viator, winning two out of three sets. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – In a close match-up against S...
Nov 11, 2017
Property tax freeze bill shut down by Senate
After what some called a sham vote in House, the property tax freeze bill dies in Senate. (WJBC File Photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – After the Illinois House took ...
Nov 11, 2017
Rauner says Middle East trip went well
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent visit to Isreal. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Back from another in...
Nov 11, 2017
Bloomington couple starts ‘giving fence’ for holidays donations
Donations are being collected at the Giving Fence at Retrofit Culture, 1014 W. Washington St., Bloomington. (Photo by Sean Copeland/WJBC) By Sean Copeland BLOOMINGTON – Boy meets girl. Girl meet...
Nov 11, 2017
Hundreds of manufacturing jobs seen for McLean County in return for tax breaks
The Brandt Group of Companies, based in Canada, is considering an unincorporated area just north of Normal for a manufacturing plant. The firm would hire 300 people in the first seven years to m...
Nov 10, 2017
Pioneers ‘excited’ to play for Third Place
University High School will play for Third Place in the Class 3A Girls Volleyball State Semifinal at 4 p.m. at Redbird Arena Saturday. (Photo By Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – A sho...
Nov 10, 2017
Unit 5 teachers union praises immigration resolution
The head of the Unit 5 teachers union applauds the recently adopted resolution declaring the district safe and welcoming for all. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzThe head of the ...
Nov 10, 2017
Guard program to help families at home while loved ones deploy to Afghanistan
Members of the Illinois National Guard’s Bilateral Embedded Staff Team took part in a deployment ceremony at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Ill. on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Nation...
Nov 10, 2017
Normal Planning Commission backs framework for higher density developments
Normal’s Planning Commission recommends the Town Council approve a comprehensive plan calling for higher density developments. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – ...
Nov 09, 2017 (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)
Two men identified as victims of fatal head-on crash in Tazewell County
The Tazewell County Coroner said a 58-year old Tremont man and a 19-year old Pekin man were killed Wednesday in a head-on crash on Manito Road. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Howard...
Nov 09, 2017
