Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Trustees boost tuition and fees at Heartland Community College
A student taking a 12-hour course load will pay an extra $96 per semester, raising the total cost to $2,184 for the semester. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Starting this summer, students a...
Feb 22, 2023
McLean County Sheriff’s Office asking for public’s help to identify vehicle linked to homicide investigation
Investigators said they're trying to find a black 2015 Lincoln MKZ sedan that is linked to the homicide investigation. License plate number DP94861. (Facebook/McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By N...
Feb 22, 2023
Bloomington’s Salvation Army misses bell ringing campaign goal by small margin
The Salvation Army of Bloomington also had several days of severe weather causing bell ringer cancellations. (Scott Miller)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington fell short...
Feb 21, 2023
Plans unveiled for latest Uptown redevelopment in Normal
The plans include all electric buildings, residential and shopping. It would also relocate the city hall annex and Normal Police Department. (Photo Town of Normal)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The newest p...
Feb 21, 2023
Corn dog king of the Illinois State Fair has passed
Loved ones of Bob Vose posted to social media Monday afternoon that Vose has passed away at 94. The Vose family has been feeding fairgoers for decades. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 21, 2023
Skate ‘N’ Place will officially close doors in April
Skate ‘N’ Place located at 1704 South Morris Avenue in Bloomington. (Photo Google Earth)By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The building is sold, and now the Skate ‘N’ Place in Blo...
Feb 21, 2023
Some lawmakers and dental society biting back at insurance companies
In short, this would bring dental insurers under the same regulation as medical insurance. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A new package of proposals at the statehouse takes on Big In...
Feb 20, 2023
Gov. Pritzker testing his State of the State budget message
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker is road-testing his State of the State and budget message."I ...
Feb 16, 2023
Illinois Republican lawmakers critical of new spending in the governor’s budget
State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford). (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Republican state lawmakers are critical of new spending in the governor's proposed state budget.There's about $3...
Feb 16, 2023
ISU Graduate Workers Union files unfair labor practice against university
In an email, the university acknowledged being aware of the complaint but has not been formally notified of the filing. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Attorneys for more ...
Feb 16, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)
