Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Early voting underway in McLean County
75 to 100 people are casting votes early in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If you want to avoid lines, early voting is taking place in McLean County.County Cle...
Oct 03, 2016
Treasurer Frerichs pulls state investments out of Wells Fargo
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs issued a suspension of state investments with Wells Fargo. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has pulled ...
Oct 03, 2016
Birlingmair named director of Children’s Discovery Museum
Shelleigh Birlingmair begins her duties at the Children’s Discovery Museum on October 17. (Town of Normal photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Children’s Discovery Museum has its new...
Oct 03, 2016
ISU Homecoming features new smartphone app
The annual Illinois State University Homecoming parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Photo Flickr/Illinois State University) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Homecoming Week at Illinois State Univers...
Oct 03, 2016 (Photo courtesy: File)
NPD participating in Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(Photo courtesy Facebook/MCCAinc) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is beginning Domestic Violence Awareness month by taking part in the Purple Tie Initiative. Purple is t...
Oct 03, 2016
Sen. Brady pushes Safe Roads Amendment
State Senator Bill Brady said he backs a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent lawmakers from taking money from the road fund and using it for other things. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Sto...
Oct 03, 2016
Home heating assistance ready to go
LIHEAP is now accepting applications for home heating assistance. (Photo by midnightcomm/flickr)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Families who have young children and need help heating their homes ...
Oct 03, 2016
Police investigate fatal hit-and-run in Livingston County
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported hit-and-run crash near Reddick. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr)By WJBC StaffREDDICK – Police in Livingston County are investigating a fatal ...
Oct 03, 2016
Normal voting on $1.4M contract for possible Uptown underpass work
The work by WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff is expected to take two years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will vote Monday on a $1.4 million contr...
Oct 03, 2016
Sandage takes stand on standing for the anthem
Sandage wants more respect shown for our country and flag. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The sheriff of McLean County is taking a stand on those who refuse to stand during the n...
Oct 02, 2016
