Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
No solution between Connect Transit and Normal West
Normal West would not be served by Connect Transit under proposed changes. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – No solution has been found to restore bus service to Normal West High School ...
Apr 13, 2016
Morning fire damages home in McLean
No injuries were reported in the fire.By Nick McClintockMCLEAN- Fire has damaged a house and destroyed a garage in the 100 block of West Morgan Street in McLean.Fire departments from Bloomington, Atla...
Apr 13, 2016
St. Jude Radio Runners hosting dinner fundraiser
The annual St. Jude run is scheduled for July 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWJBC’s St. Jude Radio Runners team is once again gearing up for the 56-mile trek from Bloomington to Peoria this s...
Apr 13, 2016
New bill aims to give relief for late fees for license plates
The new law wouldn’t be necessary if the state would pass a budget, according to the bill sponsor. (Photo Courtesy Facebook.com)By Greg Bishop/ Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD- Find yourself f...
Apr 13, 2016
Renner on higher liquor fees: ‘Old boy network’ no longer in charge
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says raising liquor license fees in the city is long overdue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the...
Apr 13, 2016
ISU president to testify on Illinois budget impasse
ISU President Larry Dietz will testify at an Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee hearing this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University president Larry Die...
Apr 13, 2016
Illinois House passes $3.9B spending bill, GOP calls it a hoax
State Rep. Dan Brady voted against a spending bill which he said has no money to pay for it. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It’s back to the state Se...
Apr 13, 2016
Bloomington Liquor Commission recommends liquor license fee increase, video gaming fee
Both recommendations still need approval by the city council. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Liquor Commission has recommended increasing the city’...
Apr 12, 2016
Man accused of goose abuse cited
Members of the community took to social media after hearing what allegedly happened to the goose. (johndal/flickr) From our news partner WMBD-TV NORMAL – An operations manager at the Shoppes at ...
Apr 12, 2016
McLean County Equal Pay Coalition rallies on Equal Pay Day
Diane Zosky said current trends show women will not achieve equal pay with men for another 42 years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Equal Pay Coalition...
Apr 12, 2016
