Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New state law that ends most zero-tolerance policies catches up with trend
A new state law is ending most zero-tolerance policies in Illinois schools, but zero tolerance was on its way out long before lawmakers acted. (Photo by Victor Bjrkund/flickr) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Sep 26, 2016
Survey shows worth of chores for kids’ allowance
Country Financial has surveyed parents in Illinois on how much they pay in allowance to their children for a variety of household chores. (Photo Ken Teegarden/Flickr)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 25, 2016
Proliferation of praying mantis is good
The praying mantis proliferation is a sign that the ecosystem is in good shape according to a local University of Illinois horticulture educator. (Wikipedia photo)By Greg HalbleibDon’t swat that...
Sep 25, 2016
Mom-and-pop restaurants disappearing across the nation
The closures of small, non-chain restaurants have surged nationwide over past year. (Photo by daveynin/Flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new study shows local, non-...
Sep 25, 2016
Red Cross still in need of blood donations
The Red Cross is still seeking blood donations following a summer shortage. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – September is National Preparedness Month and the Red Cross is asking you ...
Sep 25, 2016
Bloomington considering temporary structure for city snow plows
The snow plows had been stored in the former Connect Transit bus barn. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking at moving its snow plows into a long term, but temp...
Sep 24, 2016
St. Jude Walk/Run beats fundraising goal
It’s the second year the Walk/Run was held at Hancock Stadium. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The celebration was underway well before the St. Jude Walk/Run was even st...
Sep 24, 2016
Mitchell worried about Clinton nuke plant
Nuke plants in Clinton and the Quad-Cities are still waiting on state legislators. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Macon County State Representative Bill Mitchell is ready to go “nuclear” when he...
Sep 24, 2016
CornBelters name new general manager
The Normal CornBelters have named a new general manager. (Normal CornBelters) By The Normal Cornbelters NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are pleased to ...
Sep 24, 2016
Dold hopes medals will not be subject to tax
Dold hopes to save Olympic participants from taxes. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012) By IRN Congress wants to keep the taxman from taking thousands of dollars from U.S. Olympian medalists. U.S. Rep. B...
Sep 24, 2016
