Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Barickman pushes evidence-based school funding formula
State Sen. Jason Barickman is offering his concept for school funding reform.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, said...
Apr 13, 2017
Illinois lawmakers push to legalize marijuana
State Sen. Heather Steans gathered with advocates in Chicago to promote a bill to legalize carrying up to one ounce of marijuana in Illinois for recreational use. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole...
Apr 13, 2017
Unit 5 adds to bus fleet
The Unit 5 School Board has approved up to $3.5 million to buy buses and transit vans. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Memories of a transportation debacle in August w...
Apr 13, 2017
Man charged with DUI in Bloomington crash faces charges in six states
Joshua Brewster faces a host of charges in connection with a crash on Airport Road on Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMNGTON – The man accused of c...
Apr 13, 2017
