Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County OKs contract for dispatchers
The McLean County Board has approved 2.75 percent pay raises for MetCom dispatchers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County emergency dispatchers won’t be leaving the ...
Feb 21, 2017
Police: West Bloomington home hit by gunfire
Bloomington Police are investigating a report of gunfire at a west-side home on Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say a west Bloomington home was struck by at le...
Feb 21, 2017
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Pawar campaigns in Normal
Ameya Pawar spoke at the Normal Public Library. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Chicago alderman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar wants to offer Illinois voter...
Feb 20, 2017
Normal approves Towanda Avenue resurfacing project
The work will take place this summer. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday approved resurfacing part of Towanda Avenue north of I-55 going into ...
Feb 20, 2017
Legislative scholarships to be reintroduced in General Assembly
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) doesn’t expect the reintroduction of legislative scholarships to pass. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Feb 20, 2017
McLean Co. Sheriff: Immigration enforcement unchanged under Trump
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says President Trump’s call for a crackdown on illegal immigration hasn’t impacted his department’s operations. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOO...
Feb 20, 2017
Medical marijuana facilities seek clarity from President Trump on federal law
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is asking President Trump for some clarity on medical marijuana laws so that banks will be less hesitant to do business with the fledgling medical marijuana i...
Feb 20, 2017
Normal seeks lower cost option to resurface Towanda Avenue
Normal’s Town Council will consider a contract tonight to resurface part of Towanda Avenue. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The Town of Normal is hoping to save time and ...
Feb 20, 2017
School officials weigh safety, cost of bus seat belts
Regional School Superintendent Mark Jontry says he’s not get convinced a proposal to mandate seat belts on school buses would make students safer. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock BLOOMING...
Feb 19, 2017
Warm weather could hurt winter crops
Winter wheat is one of the crops that could face damage because of the warm temperatures. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The warm forecast could cause some crops to wa...
Feb 18, 2017
