Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Normal approves redevelopment agreement for One Uptown phase two
Developers went over the basics for the plan on Monday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council has approved a redevelopment agreement for phase two of t...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

ISU rated highly for ‘best bang for you buck’
The school was put near the top of WashingtonMonthy.com’s list. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A national website is giving high marks to Illinois State University. Washingt...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

Connect Transit responds to route change complaint
Connect Transit is is responding to complaints about proposed route changes. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Elderly and disabled residents of Phoenix Towers in Bloomington are wo...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

Judge wants more documents from Schock
A judge wants more from Aaron Schock. (WJBC File Photo) By IRN/Julio Rausseo SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge has ordered a former Illinois congressman to submit information as part of a grand jury...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

BFD encourage carbon monoxide alarm installation after weekend incident
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department is asking residents to ensure their homes have carbon monoxide detectors installed after an incident sent two p...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

Chefs for PATH to help plug funding gap due to state budget stalemate
Stu Hummel (left) and Parker Kinsley of Epiphany Farms won the 2015 Chefs for Path at the BCPA. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A local human service group is counting on its largest...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

Illinois agency looks to abolish State Board of Health
State Sen. Bill Haine has proposed abolishing the Illinois State Board of Health. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Health is looking to abo...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

Illinois Secretary of State closes driver services facility amid budget stalemate
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office received $10 million from the state during Illinois’ budget stalemate. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

Changing FOIA could be difficult
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan reports her office received 4.700 Freedom of Information requests in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016

Normal to vote on water rate increase
The rate increase would result in the average resident paying about 94 more cents a month. (Photo courtesy Flickr/SteveJohnson)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2016