Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Red Kettle campaign needs help in final week
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is in its final week and still needs support from the community. The campaign has raised over $175,...
Dec 20, 2016
Bloomington-Normal property owners responsible for removing sidewalk snow, ice
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Sidewalks are city property, but property owners in both Bloomington and Normal are responsible for removing snow or ice from those sidewalks, ...
Dec 20, 2016
McLean County Board keeps regular meeting time
The McLean County Board voted to maintain its current meeting time today. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board has decided to keep its current mee...
Dec 20, 2016
Bloomington approves car dealer, grocery store incentives
The new Kroger is expected to be in operation by the end of 2018. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to the Bloomington City Council, two businesses are getting incentives tha...
Dec 20, 2016
State elections board: Don’t expect rogue electors in Springfield Monday
The Illinois Board of Elections conducts the electoral college vote today. (Google Street View photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While there may be some fireworks as elect...
Dec 19, 2016
State high court: Legal shield from slip-and-fall lawsuits melts under sidewalk in disrepair
The Illinois Supreme Court says homeowners could be liable for certain slippery conditions on nearby sidewalks. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network CARBONDALE – Can you b...
Dec 19, 2016
MCCA holds open house at substation location
Children in the neighborhood made Christmas cards while getting to know police officers. (Photo Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – To help ease the minds of residents in the comm...
Dec 19, 2016
Normal to refinance $23.5M bond
The bond was taken out in 2007 to help fund projects in Uptown Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal is looking to take advantage of low interest rates by refinancing a $2...
Dec 19, 2016
Bloomington looking at lower Hershey Road speed limit, widening Linden
The Hershey Road speed limit is currently 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy Facebook/NHTSA) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night on making changes to a p...
Dec 19, 2016
Country study shows many Illinois students learn finances with good grades
Country Financial’s latest survey shows Illinois students are learning how to earn income by succeeding in the classroom. (Logo courtesy Country Financial) By Greg Halbleib ...
Dec 18, 2016
