Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hybrid gangs present new challenges to police
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner explained how hybrid gangs come into conflict. (WJBC File Photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Police have new challenges when dealing with modern stree...
Sep 18, 2016
Local groups launch voter registration drive
Jerry James, political action chairman with the Bloomington-Normal NAACP, says cynicism keeps many people from going to the polls. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Several ...
Sep 18, 2016
Poverty simulation puts participants in another’s shoes
By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – There are people facing tough decisions and living in poverty everyday in our community. A poverty simulation event is being held next Thursday at Mt. Pisgah Baptist ...
Sep 17, 2016
Ecology Action Center offers promotion for radon testing kits
McLean County is considered a high risk area for radon. (Photo courtesy www.radonmclean.org) By Eric Stock NORMAL – McLean County and much of central and northern Illinois is considered a high r...
Sep 17, 2016
Families flock to Illinois State University
Families and students are joining together this weekend. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – There are lots of visitors in Uptown Normal this weekend as family weekend is underway. ISU Com...
Sep 17, 2016
Another Illinois company moves to Indiana
50 Illinois companies have moved to Indiana. (WJBC file photo) By IRN CHICAGO – Illinois has lost another company to Indiana. Enjoy Life Foods, a manufacturer of gluten-free and allergy-friendly...
Sep 16, 2016
MADD award renamed in honor of Michael Collins
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is renaming its Community Award in the memory of Michael Collins. (Photo courtesy mcstrong.org) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Mothers Against Drunk Driving has ren...
Sep 16, 2016
O’Brien Mitsubishi grants helping fund Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts at-risk youth programs
Both the at-risk youth programs have lost funding in recent years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts of Central Illinois at-risk youth programs g...
Sep 16, 2016
Barickman promoted into Senate leadership
State Sen. Jason Barickman has been added to the GOP leadership team as a Senate Republican Whip. (Photo Facebook) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jason Barickman has been promoted ...
Sep 16, 2016
Dietz: Illinois State remains strong, despite state budget issues
It was ISU President Larry Dietz’s third State of the University speech. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The message from Illinois State University President Larry Dietz d...
Sep 15, 2016
