Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State’s attorney wants to clean up Pontiac parks
Livingston County prosecutors and law enforcement are trying eliminate illegal activity from Pontiac parks including Humiston Riverside Park. (WJBC file photo) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The Livi...
Aug 12, 2017
Specific disability applications now fast tracked
The Social Security Administration notes that Compassionate Allowance applications can be fast-tracked. (Photo courtesy Social Security) By Cynthia Grau SPRINGFIELD – The Social Security Adminis...
Aug 12, 2017
Illinois State Fair leaders hope private foundation improves fair finances
The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 10-20 in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Fair) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ two state fairs likely will never make money,...
Aug 12, 2017
Sprague’s Super Service to open after a decade of restoration
After 11 years of restoration, Sprague’s Super Service along Route 66 will open tonight at 6 p.m. (Photo courtesy/McLean County Museum of History) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – A dream over a ...
Aug 12, 2017
Renner supports hiring aide: “role of mayor has changed”
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner supports the idea of hiring an aide, saying the job is too big for one person as a part-time position. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Greg Halbleib/Patrick Baro...
Aug 11, 2017
Fire damages vacant home on Grove St.
By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A fire at a house under renovation on Bloomington’s west side caused an estimated $50,000 in damage late Thursday night. The Bloomington Fire Department repo...
Aug 11, 2017
Back to school 2017 could cost $700 per student
The cost of going back to school has risen to nearly $700 according to a new study from the National Retail Federation. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Steven Depo) By Illinois Radio Network LINCOLN – It...
Aug 11, 2017
Bloomington-Normal STEM program giving away glasses for eclipse
BN STEM and some local businesses are giving away safety glasses for viewing the solar eclipse on Aug. 21. (Photo courtesy Bloomington-Normal EDC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Some local teachers will b...
Aug 11, 2017
Bloomington tried to land Portillo’s in 1990s
Former owner of Brandtville and the Brandt Truck Line, John Brandt (left), chats with Dick Portillo in front of the replica of Portillo’s 1960’s era hot dog stand called The Dog House. (Ph...
Aug 11, 2017
Illinois State Fair officially opens
Illinois County Fair Queen Claudia VanOpdorp helped kick off the opening of the Illinois State Fair on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illin...
Aug 11, 2017
