Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Route 66 Visitors Center already a hit; Tourism revenue rises in Bloomington-Normal
The Route 66 Visitors Center has seen 885 visitors since it opened April 25. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Route 66 Visitors Center has only been open for 12 days, but its alre...
May 07, 2015
Fallen police officers honored in Springfield
(Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Oak Forest police officer James Morrissy left behind a legacy – a "blueprint" for how the job should be ...
May 07, 2015
Tri-Valley students prepare for Civil War battle
Students will portray members of the Union and Confederate armies on Friday. (Courtesy Tri-Valley Schools) By Andy Dahn DOWNS -The Civil War is coming to Downs. Tri-Valley Schools will reenact a battl...
May 07, 2015
ISU professor conducting water quality survey
ISU professor Joan Brehm is working to complete a survey on water quality. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A sociology professor at Illinois State University is helping t...
May 07, 2015
Last two Operation Cool car winners ‘best friends’
Students from 19 local schools were given the chance to win a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander at an Operation Cool event at Normal West High School on Wednesday. (Photo by Susan Saunders/WJBC,WBNQ) By Eric ...
May 07, 2015
Former deputy’s dismissal upheld by arbitrator
The dismissal of former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Shaun O’Grady has been upheld by an arbitrator. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A former McLean...
May 07, 2015
GOP angered by House Democrats’ push to nix Rauner cuts
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the GOP is willing to compromise with Illinois Democrats on the budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – A sham, a...
May 07, 2015
Anti-abortion advocates oppose changes to health care conscience law
State Rep. Ron Sandack says there's no need for legislation which would amend the state's Health Care Right of Conscience Act. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRING...
May 07, 2015
Exelon, Clinton Power Station rally lawmakers to pass two-percent electric bill hike
Exelon is lobbying lawmakers to pass legislation to help three power stations open in Illinois, including the Clinton Power Station. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCLINTON – Exelon is rallying su...
May 06, 2015
Canine flu forces Normal to postpone Pooch Parade
Canine flu cases mean no Pooch Parade in Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnNORMAL – A recent outbreak of canine flu in parts of Northern Illinois has forced the Town of Normal to postpo...
May 06, 2015
