Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Mitsubishi workers face tough retirement decisions
Kingston Wealth Management will host a conference for Mitsubishi workers with retirement questions. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesMitsubishi will stop production at the end of November. That leaves s...
Sep 06, 2015
Normal orphans’ home topic of upcoming lecture
Cobb will speak at the site of the original Orphans’ Home building on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy of Ruth Cobb)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – An upcoming lecture will tell the story of an orphans&#...
Sep 06, 2015
Flying Wallendas highlight Normal 150th anniversary celebration
The Sept. 11-14 celebration will include performances from the tightrope walking family. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Town of Normal’s 150th anniversary celebration is ju...
Sep 06, 2015
Gas prices favorable for Labor Day weekend
(Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The gas station could be a "no whining zone" these days, if the September AAA Fuel Gauge Report is any indication.The nationa...
Sep 05, 2015
Registration open for Bike BloNo’s ‘Tour De Taco’
Bike BloNo is holding its annual fundraiser Tour De Taco on Sept. 19. (Logo courtesy Bike BloNo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bike BloNo is hosting its annual Tour De Taco on Sept. 19.Michael Gorma...
Sep 05, 2015
YWCA adds new playground equipment
A ribbon cutting was held Friday for the new playground equipment at the YWCA. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YWCAMcLeanCounty)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s YWCA recently insta...
Sep 05, 2015
Laborers have their day amid heated battle with Rauner
More than 100 entries are scheduled to participate in the Bloomington Labor Day Parade on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Wishbone Canine Rescue)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local laborers will g...
Sep 04, 2015
Medical marijuana advocate to negotiate with Rauner on extension
State Rep. Lou Lang said he won’t try to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of an extension to the state’s medical marijuana program.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Ra...
Sep 04, 2015
Marcfirst worried about state budget impasse
(Photo by Pictures of Money/flickr)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Organizations that provide help for those with developmental disabilities are still waiting for state lawmakers to figure out a budget.La...
Sep 03, 2015
Durbin backs Iran deal
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says 35 senators will support the Iran nuclear deal. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By IRN/John GregoryDemocrats in the U.S. Senate have enough votes to uphold a p...
Sep 03, 2015
