Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
BN Advantage aims to boost Bloomington-Normal’s attractiveness to investors
Members of BN Advantage meet with media at a luncheon Tuesday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Several organizations are partnering to lead an economic development initiative called ...
Aug 25, 2015
Bloomington hires firm to study shopping center TIF proposal
Bloomington city manager David Halessaid hiring an outside firm to do a TIF feasibility the study would better prepare the city for a legal challenge should there be one. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stoc...
Aug 25, 2015
Kinzinger concerned about VA delays
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he’s backing Jeb Bush for President.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Eric StockCHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger isn’t ready to join collea...
Aug 25, 2015
Ashley Madison leak finds 6 state of Illinois emails
Four of the six Illinois state employees linked to correspondence with Ashley Madison no longer work for the state. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It's not just more than...
Aug 25, 2015
OSF shoe drive collects over 3,300 pounds of shoes
OSF has donated over 19,000 pairs of shoes in the last 13 years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual OSF St. Joseph Medical Center shoe drive to benefit Home Sw...
Aug 24, 2015
BPD investigating armed robbery at AT&T store
The robbery reportedly took place Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Four suspects are wanted by Bloomington police for alleged involvement in an ...
Aug 24, 2015
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Aug 24, 2015
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Aug 24, 2015
Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive
Over 550 fans were given away by the Salvation Army this summer. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer f...
Aug 23, 2015
Ameren Illinois makes $50,000 donation to Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Ameren’s donation will go towards screening and training mentors. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois has ...
Aug 23, 2015
