Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Health officials urge caution during Stroke Awareness Month
Health officials are asking people to stay alert of the signs that someone may be having a stroke as we enter Stroke Awareness Month. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau BLOOMINGTON/PONTIAC – If s...
May 14, 2017
Private funds to help collect household hazardous waste
Local collections of household hazardous waste help protect the water supply. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Ecology Action Center is beginning a campaign to raise funds to coll...
May 13, 2017
Bloomington High School turf to help much more than football
Bloomington High School Athletic Director Tony Bauman stands near the entrance to football field which is expected to be switched to field turf next year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOO...
May 13, 2017
Discussion begins in Springfield about raising Illinois’ gas tax
Illinois lawmakers are considering raising the gas tax in the state, which has remained the same since 1993. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Despite t...
May 13, 2017
McLean Co. to host Behavioral Health Community Forum
The McLean County Health Department is co-sponsoring the forum, part of the McLean County Mental Health Action Plan developed in 2015. (Photo Google Earth) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – McLean ...
May 13, 2017
Health departments offer resources for Asthma Awareness Month
The Livingston County Health Department is one of several agencies offering assistance during Asthma Awareness Month. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – May is Asthma Awareness ...
May 12, 2017
LISTEN: A conversation with U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos (D-IL) (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Sam WoodDemocratic U.S. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined WJBC’s Sam Wood on Friday to discuss her 2016 election victo...
May 12, 2017
ISU Board of Trustees approves next year’s tuition, Dietz’s contract, project budget expansion
ISU Director of Media Relations Eric Jome says the university will continue to support its students, staff, and ongoing projects in the next academic year. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronNORMAL R...
May 12, 2017
Bloomington alderman seeks guidelines for dealing with racist graffiti
Bloomington alderman Mboka Mwilambwe plans to recommend the city set policies for how to respond to offensive graffiti. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington alderman...
May 12, 2017
Local economy stands to gain from State Farm job transfers
Some operations from shuttered facilities will be shifted to State Farm’s Bloomington headquarters. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz Bloomington-Normal stands to see a pick-up...
May 11, 2017
