Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Independent maps group confident after court hearing
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Jul 02, 2016
Fireworks enthusiasts flee Illinois to get their fix
Bottle rockets are illegal in Illinois. (Photo courtesy tonamel/flickr)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite Illinois law only allowing for sparklers, snakes and snappers, s...
Jul 02, 2016
Local police issue rules for fireworks show
The McLean County Sky Concert will begin at dusk at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal.(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dominik Susmel)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local police are offer...
Jul 02, 2016
ISU gains sense of certainty after stopgap budget approved
The state approved $1 billion in funding for state universities. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – State universities are among those receiving money from the state as a result of Th...
Jul 01, 2016
Damien Rider skates through town
Damien Rider hopes to raise awareness for PTSD and child abuse. (Photo Courtesy: Damien Rider/Facebook) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – Damien Rider, who was named Men’s Health Magazine’s ...
Jul 01, 2016
Sen. Rose: Budget agreement shows ‘cultural change’
State Sen. Chapin Rose says the state budget solution that lawmakers reached on Thursday removes some of the state’s burden to helping the financially-troubled Chicago Public Schools.(Photo cour...
Jul 01, 2016
