Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Connect Transit hears from public on proposed routes
Many Bloomington-Normal residents packed the Normal town Council chambers Monday to express their opinions. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Connect Transit held a public heari...
May 02, 2016
Rauner says his agenda helps small businesses
Rauner spoke at a news conference celebrating small business week. (WJBC file photo) By IRN/Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner says his Turnaround Agenda is focused on helping small bus...
May 02, 2016
Report: School consolidations could save Illinois $170 million annually
State Sen. Bill Brady says school consolidations should be decided at the local level. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A report from the Illinois Policy Institute claims the state co...
May 02, 2016
House backs measure to strengthen email privacy
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Electronic Communications Privacy Act hasn't been updated since 1986. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkTAYLORVILLE – Do you fear the federal ...
May 02, 2016
Normal cleaning up rail agreement with IDOT
The town is still unsure when a pedestrian crossing at Uptown Station will be completed. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on an amended interg...
May 02, 2016
Heyworth students ‘Say yes to no’
Students at Heyworth High School are promoting campaigns to reduce alcohol and tobacco use among students. (Photo courtesy Katie McHugh/McLean County Health Department) By Eric Stock HEYWORTH – ...
May 01, 2016
Survey: Weddings cost too much
(Photo courtesy Rachel Elaine/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A shared life of wedded bliss often starts with financial stress, because of the rising cost of tying the knot that a majority o...
May 01, 2016
Connect Tranist, Uber could partner to fill service gap
The new Connect Transit routes would take effect later this year, if they are approved. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit might have found a solution for those c...
Apr 30, 2016
Normal city manager considers Mitsubishi plant purchase positive
The plant has been closed since November 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s City Manager welcomes the news of the purchase of the Mitsubishi Motors plant by Michi...
Apr 30, 2016
B-N Parent group offers safe prom tips
NPD Sgt. Adam Capchinske (left) and BN Parents’ Liz Hamilton (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s high school prom season and with that comes the possi...
Apr 29, 2016
