Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington-Normal housing sales on the rise
New home sales have taken a hit so far in 2016. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Home sales in Bloomington-Normal saw another increase last month.Overall sales jumped 11.2 percen...
Syndicated Author May 21, 2016

New Lincoln exhibit explores his McLean County connections
A new interactive exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History details the places where Abraham Lincoln frequented in McLean County and the people who impacted his life. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Sto...
Syndicated Author May 21, 2016

Time is ticking for Clinton power plant
A hearing was held this week on a bill that could save the Clinton power plant.(WJBC file photo)By PJ BaronNORMAL – The Clinton Power Plant in DeWitt County is facing the threat of closing due t...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2016

Update: Caterpillar lock down lifted
Caterpillar in downtown Peoria has had the lock down lifted. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)UPDATE: The lock down has been liftedPEORIA – Caterpillar officials say the downtown building in...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2016

Barickman talks politics at Kingsley Jr. High
State Sen. Jason Barickman was impressed by the questions students had. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke to students at King...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2016

Bloomington firefighters starting to ‘Fill the Boot’
Local 49 Vice President Clayton Matteson (far right) called Fill the Boot an “honored tradition.” (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Firefighters U...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2016

Unions stage capitol rally to demand contract
Thousand of union members staged a protest outside the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ AFSCME Council 31)By FarmWeekNowSPRINGFIELD – Downtown Springfield had the pedestr...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2016

Chambers: States with legalized pot show more fatal marijuana DUIs
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers urged caution while considering marijuana legalization. (Photo by Dank Depot/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2016

Central Illinois Regional Airport: Security delays not an issue
Central Illinois Regional Airport hopes to lure air travelers who are angry over long lines at security checkpoints at major airports in the U.S. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – If y...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2016

Rutherford discusses Cuba, politics in Pontiac visit
Former Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford spoke to the Pontiac Rotary Club on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock/Cynthia Grau,WJEZPONTIAC – Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is bac...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2016