Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
State historic preservation group lists Route 66 as ‘endangered’
The former Sprague Super Service station in Normal is one of many landmarks along Route 66. (Photo courtesy Terri Ryburn)By Greg HalbleibA nonprofit group dedicated to preserving history has selected ...
Apr 14, 2017
Salamone among 48 Women of Distinction nominees
The YWCA’s 28th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Banquet is scheduled for May 16.(Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Tina Salamone, the Bloomington Center for the Per...
Apr 14, 2017
Ameren Illinois unveils $3.5 billion improvement plan while lowering rates
Ameren Illinois has filed a plan with state regulators that would lower your power bill. (WJBC file photo)By RFD RadioCOLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois is moving forward with a significant upgrade ...
Apr 14, 2017
Pepsi Ice Center asks for Hockeyville votes
The first round of voting ends tonight at KraftHockeyville.com. (Photo Kraft Hockeyville) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Pepsi Ice Center in Bloomington can use your vote in a national contest. ...
Apr 13, 2017
Unit 5 superintendent urges teachers, staff to contact lawmakers
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district is $10.8 million behind in receiving state aid. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Teachers and staff in Unit 5 are getting a homework a...
Apr 13, 2017
New book another way Collins family pays it forward
Jim Collins will be signing copies of his book “Uncommon Hope” at Barnes & Noble in Bloomington Apr. 22. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The father of a man who...
Apr 13, 2017
