Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Three people arrested for pedestrian death
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Three people have been arrested in the death of an 18-year-old from Bloomington.Jeffrey Duhaime, 22, of Bloomington, Derek Mool,...
Feb 10, 2016
Authorities identify suspect in 1984 cold case homicide
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A homicide case from 1984 has finally been solved.Gary Sheppelman, 37, was found dead inside what was then known as Schen...
Feb 10, 2016
Lexington school district proposes property tax increase
The Illinois Primary is March 15. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaLEXINGTON – Lexington Community Unit School District No. 7 is asking March primary voters to pass a property tax increase.The amou...
Feb 10, 2016
Renner: Council should stop ‘navel gazing’ and pass bulk waste fees
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner is expressing frustration over the city’s years-long debate over how to pay for its bulk waste collection. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMIN...
Feb 10, 2016
Parkside Elementary honored for helping low-income students
Parkside Elementary School has been honored by the National Title I Foundation for helping low-income student achieve success in the classroom. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – ...
Feb 10, 2016
Obama 1st president since Carter to address Illinois legislature
President Jimmy Carter addressed the Illinois Legislature in May 1978. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jimmy Carter)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Much like today, taxes, the plight...
Feb 10, 2016
Rauner: New business corporation won’t be subject to sunshine laws
Gov. Bruce Rauner says the new Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation won’t be subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, but will disclose some of its activi...
Feb 09, 2016
IDNR announces plans to reopen Illinois State Museum
State Rep. Tim Butler is backing a plan to reopen the Illinois State Museum. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Whether the Illinois State Museum in ...
Feb 09, 2016
Bloomington holds public hearing on proposed Empire Street TIF district
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is hearing the public’s view on a proposed TIF district meant to provide economic incentives for many properties along the nort...
Feb 09, 2016
Bloomington council delays vote on bulk waste pickup fee increase
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is again delaying a vote on a fee increase for curbside bulk waste pickup.“This is like a bad Halloween movie,̶...
Feb 09, 2016
