Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Mitsubishi Motors plant has been sold
A new buyer has been announced for the plant, but it’s unknown how the building will be used. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James NORMAL – There’s a buyer for the Mitsubishi Plant in No...
Apr 29, 2016
Report finds Illinois leads nation with highest property taxes
The Illinois House passed a bill introduced by Franks that would freeze property taxes non-home-rule units of government, a category which includes smaller municipalities and all school districts. (WJ...
Apr 29, 2016
Video gaming operator says Bloomington waited too long to seek gaming fees
Video gambling machines in Bloomington brought in $14 million in profits last year. (Photo by Jim/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A video gambling operator suggests their gambling machines a...
Apr 29, 2016
YWCA McLean County makes stand against racism
Thursday’s event was one of many like it around the nation. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of adults and young women took a Stand Against Racism at the YWCA ...
Apr 28, 2016
Home Sweet Home preparing for May Community Challenge
Home Sweet Home hoped to end up raising $130,000 through the campaign. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is preparing for the start of its annual M...
Apr 28, 2016
Legislation would make first responders immune from liability lawsuits
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Should state law change so local governments' first responders are immune from liability l...
Apr 28, 2016
Small fire contained at ISU chiller plan
(Photo courtesy Zach Dietmeier) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University officials said a small electrical fire at the University Street chiller plant has been controlled and exting...
Apr 28, 2016
District 87 chief: Transparency could have prevented state overpayments
District 87 superintendentBarry Reilly said the state notified the district about overpayments through a news release. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – District 87 superintendent Ba...
Apr 28, 2016
Portillo’s coming to Normal
Portillo’s plans to open a location in Normal in 2017. (Photo by Sam Howzit) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Fans of Portillo’s Chicago-style hot dogs soon won’t have to travel to the W...
Apr 28, 2016
Unit 5 seats new board member
Joe Cleary (center) was selected to replace Denise Schuster. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 swore in its newest Board of Education member Wednesday night. Joe Cleary w...
Apr 27, 2016
