Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Extra police on patrol in case fans get rowdy
Police will be watching for out of control fans. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – With anticipation building for a Cubs win tonight, local police are ready for any celebrations that ...
Nov 02, 2016
MCCA launches Seeds of Change efforts
Deborah White (far left) is the executive director of Mid Central Community Action. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Mid Central Community Action has begun preparing for the...
Nov 02, 2016
Illinois ranks in middle of pack on civic engagement
Voter registration in Illinois is at an all time high. (WJBC File Photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new national study puts Illinois at the top for voter accessibili...
Nov 02, 2016
Connect Transit issues layoff notices as wait for state money continues
Connect Transit has issued layoff notices to comply with labor laws as the agency waits for past due state money. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit has issued layoff...
Nov 02, 2016
LaHood praises FBI handling of Clinton email case
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said FBI director James Comey should be commended for reopening an investigation into Hillary Clinton emails. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By RFD Radio WASHINGTON R...
Nov 02, 2016
McLean County ZBA sends wind farm policy proposal back to County Board
The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals sent a wind farm policy text amendment back to the County Board on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Jim Fischer) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON - The McLean County Zoning ...
Nov 02, 2016
Event raises awareness for human trafficking in Twin Cities, country
The event took place at Evangelical Free Church. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal is not immune to human trafficking. Part of the message at a human tra...
Nov 01, 2016
Bloomington man not guilty by reason of insanity for 2015 downtown stabbing
Jason Hopkins. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been found not guilty by reason of insanity relating to the stabbing two people and atta...
Nov 01, 2016
Unit 5 will keep First Student
First Student has agreed to meet Unit 5’s terms. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr) By Terry James NORMAL – Unit 5 will not be dropping First Student as its transportation provider. The Ohio-b...
Nov 01, 2016
State says voter registrations have surged to historical high
Voter registration in Illinois is at an all time high. (WJBC File Photo) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has more registered voters than ever before. There are more than 8 million residents regist...
Nov 01, 2016
