Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
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
