Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Consolidating agencies, boards expected to save taxpayers money
Emancipating the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum from two state agencies is expected to save money. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bru...
Apr 18, 2017
B-N first-quarter home sales on rise
Bloomington-Normal recorded 37 newly-constructed single-family homes sold in the first quarter of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Home sales are picking up in the Blooming...
Apr 18, 2017
Normal council boosts water, sewer rates
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL — Residents in Normal will pay more for water and sewer services beginning May first. Monday night, the town council narrowly approved a water rate inc...
Apr 18, 2017
Books to Benefit donates vintage book to Lincoln Library
The 1864 book was found in donations to Books to Benefit and provided to the Abraham Lincoln President Library in Springfield. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A local literacy g...
Apr 16, 2017
Help in fight against child abuse
The McLean County Child Protection Network set up a display outside Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal to mark Child Abuse Awareness Month. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD...
Apr 16, 2017
Battle brewing over whether Illinois craft breweries can set up at farmers markets, special events
Craft brewers are at odds over established alcohol distributors over how to market and sell their products. (Photo Flickr/Damien Pollet) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – There's a battle ...
Apr 15, 2017
Illinois program helps disabled students find work
The STEP program aims to help students with disabilities gain work experience. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Disabled Illinois teens are gaining valuable job experien...
Apr 15, 2017
Darin LaHood to hold town hall meeting
Congressman Darin LaHood will host his first town hall meeting on Wednesday. (WJBC File Photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Congressman Darin LaHood will host his first town hall meeting next wee...
Apr 15, 2017
Illinois to change how schools are graded
Illinois will soon be grading schools based on the amount of academic growth from the students. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Steven Depo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is changing h...
Apr 15, 2017
Normal Council to consider higher water, sewer rates
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Water and sewer rates will rise in Normal, if town council members endorse the idea Monday night. Staffers recommend the council approve an 82-cent...
Apr 14, 2017
