Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington to consider eliminating liquor commission, allow mayor to appoint deputy commissioner
Bloomington currently has a three-person liquor commission. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's liquor commission might soon see some changes.Currently, ...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016
Early runs hold up as CornBelters win 9th straight
Series finale against the Traverse City Beach Bums in Michigan Sunday afternoon (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, put ...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

Bloomington-Normal Strong Kids campaign reaches target
The Bloomigton-Normal YMCA offers financial help to low-income families to participate in YMCA programs. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A campaign to build Strong Kids in B...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2016

Man tries to jump on train to avoid police
The man just missed the train before being caught by police. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesCHILLICOTHE – A Peoria man has been captured after allegedly kicking out a windo...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Probation for man facing sex and drug charges
Police say the man had GHB in his bag. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A 58 year old man from Kampsville is pleading guilty to sex and drug charges in McLean County...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Manufacturing continues to decline in Illinois
Illinois has seen a steady decline in manufacturing. (ILO/Flickr)By Greg Bishop/IRNSPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois will continue to struggle financially until it finds a way to improve its l...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Breastfeeding event hopes to break world record
An annual walk to bring awareness to breastfeeding is being held in Bloomington Saturday. (Baja/Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Men, women, and children are invited to the breastfeeding aware...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Normal Planning Commission recommends rezoning lot for student housing
The Planning Commission voted to recommend the rezoning on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Planning Commission has given its approval to a proposal to turn ...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Rauner signs measure repealing some state special funds
The governor signed the bill in July. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ network of hundreds of special funds used to plug budget holes and ...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Bloomington Farmers’ Market to introduce double value coupons
The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market will be distributing double value coupons starting this Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Zach ZookBLOOMINGTON – This Saturday, the Downtown Bloomingto...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016