Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break ground t...
Mar 18, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break g...
Mar 18, 2017
West Bloomington group buys former Jesus House
West Bloomington Revitalization Project has purchased the property at 724 W. Washington Street, formerly known as the Jesus House. (Photo by Eric Stock)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A group that...
Mar 18, 2017
JC Penney to close Eastland Mall store
J.C. Penney has become the fourth store at Eastland Mall to announce plans to close in 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock and Sam Wood BLOOMINGTON – J.C. Penney has announced it’s closi...
Mar 17, 2017
Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rises since January 2016
The Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rose to 6.1 percent in January. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate rose in most Illinois metro areas over the pa...
Mar 17, 2017
Normal considering changes to public comment policy
The council’s current rules only allow a resident to speak once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will consider changes to the town’...
Mar 17, 2017
Massive campaign spending could follow if Pritzker gets Democratic gubernatorial nomination
More than $100 million was spent in 2014’s gubernatorial race. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Billionaire venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker announced this week he’...
Mar 17, 2017
SYNERGY HomeCare hosting class to help seniors learn social media skills
Facebook will be the primary focus of the class. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois is holding a special class Friday designed to help senior...
Mar 16, 2017
Donation allows Salvation Army to purchase commercial fridge
The fridge was unveiled at the Salvation Army Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington has received a much needed donation for its food...
Mar 16, 2017
Illinois People’s Action makes push for Welcoming City ordinances
The group held a press conference at Unitarian Universalist Church Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois People’s Action, along with some local church ...
Mar 16, 2017
