Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Central Illinois
Bloomington-Normal received 2.23 inches of rain on Sunday. (Photo by Tom Grundy Photoflickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Heavy rain caused flash flooding during thunderstorms which rolled throug...
Jul 25, 2016
Bloomington to consider sponsorship of Criterium
Alderwoman Karen Schmidt hopes to generate more interest for the Criterium. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The annual Criterium bicycle race in downtown Bl...
Jul 25, 2016
More fans are needed for Bloomington-Normal Community
More donations are needed to keep twin cities residents cool. (Courtesy Salvation Army)By: Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON- The Bloomington Salvation Army is hosting their annual fan drive to keep things cool t...
Jul 24, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Salvation Army)
Alternative energy sources becoming less expensive
Kevin Borgia explains how the future of wind development lies in the rural areas of the state. (Richard G Hawley/Tumblr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – With renewable energy gaining momentum acros...
Jul 24, 2016
Enbridge continues land restoration work in Central Illinois after pipeline goes online
Enbridge plans to continueland resotation efforts along the Southern Access Extension throughout the summer. (Photo courtesy Enbridge)By Eric StockDULUTH, Minn. – A Canadian energy company is co...
Jul 24, 2016
UPDATED: Bentley Motors heavily damaged in fire
Smoke could be seen for miles coming from a fire at Bentley Motors in Bloomington on Saturday morning. (Photo by Terry James/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Fire crews battled intense heat and...
Jul 23, 2016
Free market marks five years in Bloomington
The Really Really Free Market is held monthly at Miller Park in Bloomington from March to October. (Photo courtesy Torii Moore) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It’s kind of like a garage sale ...
Jul 23, 2016
Illinois Supreme Court agrees to hear remap ballot proposal
The Illinois Supreme Court will consider the Independent Map Amendment’s appeal in the group’s attempt to get a redistricting proposal on the November ballot.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stoc...
Jul 23, 2016
ISU board approves Milner Library renovations
ISU officials say some of the planned renovations to Milner Library have been needed for years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University’s Boar...
Jul 23, 2016
Pokemon could be used to bring people to the polls
Pokmon Go may be used by the McLean County Clerk. (Photo courtesy Eduardo Woo) By Terry James From voter registration sites to early voting sites, McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael is thinking about u...
Jul 22, 2016
