Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County joins national effort to improve care for mentally ill
A new diversion program that McLean County is exploring with the U.S. Department of Justice aims to reduce the jail population and provide better care for the mentally ill. (WJBC file photo) By Eric S...
Jul 05, 2016
June was 14th hottest on record in Illinois
The average temperature in June was about three degrees higher than normal in Illinois. (Photo by midnightcomm/flickr)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Weather was generally much cooler than usual ...
Jul 05, 2016
PTSD attorney in medical marijuana case accuses Illinois of wrongdoing
PTSD has been added to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana in Illinois. (Photo by Mark/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – On June 29, Gov. Bruce Raun...
Jul 05, 2016
School funds list goes viral
Illinois lawmakers last week passed a budget which funds k-12 education for the full budget year. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – A list showing how long Illinois school...
Jul 05, 2016
Towanda cancels fireworks show
It’s unclear if Towanda will be able to reschedule its fireworks show. (Photo courtesy Flickr/tsuacctnt)By Eric StockTOWANDA – Village officials in Towanda have announced their fireworks s...
Jul 04, 2016
Keeping your dog safe on the 4th of July
The Bloomington Police Department has banned dogs from Miller Park for the fireworks show tonight. (Photo by James Willock/flickr) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – Summer is upon us, and that means the...
Jul 04, 2016
Cost of Independence day cookout increases slightly
The average 10-person cookout costs $56 according to an American Farm Bureau survey. (Photo courtesy emertz76/flickr) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – A nationwide survey that included Illinois conduc...
Jul 04, 2016
Efforts to find buyer of Mitsubishi plant continue as auction is planned
An auction is scheduled at the former Mitsubishi Motors plant Aug. 16-19. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The head of the task force that’s been working for nearly a year to find ...
Jul 04, 2016
Normal celebrating Parks and Recreation Month
It’s the first time Normal is joining the national effort. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is joining the National Recreation and Park Association in celeb...
Jul 04, 2016
Fireworks bring many to the Emergency Room
Burns and loss of limbs are the most common firework injuries. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – You might want to consider viewing a public display of fireworks instead of lighting them...
Jul 03, 2016
