Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal approves $120M budget
The budget was approved unanimously. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The budget approved by the Normal Town Council Monday night includes $120 million in expenses, but just $104...
Mar 08, 2016
Proposal requires landfills to disclose potential contaminants
State Sen. Chapin Rose (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa SPRINGFIELD – A state senator is sponsoring a few pieces of legislation that he says will help protect sources of drinking water, like the ...
Mar 07, 2016
Sen. Brady slams soda tax proposal
State Sen. Bill Brady had been supporting Jeb Bush in the GOP race for president. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady said a plan to raise the cost of soda one-cent...
Mar 07, 2016
Eureka College to hold public memorial for Nancy Reagan
Eureka College President J. David Arnold awarded Nancy Reagan an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in a private ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Cal...
Mar 07, 2016
Normal to vote on $120M budget
Normal’s proposed budget includes a spending plan for the next five years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will vote Monday night on approving ...
Mar 07, 2016
Junior Zookeeper program meetings to be held this week
The Miller Park Zoo is holding Junior Zookeeper informational meetings March 7, 8 and 10. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoological Society)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – If your child wants to be a Ju...
Mar 06, 2016
Illinois lawmaker proposes soda tax
State Sen. Mattie Hunter is proposing a one-cent per ounce tax on soda and other sugary drinks. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – If a state senat...
Mar 06, 2016
Unit 5 board member welcomes feedback on school start times
Unit 5 plans to vote on school start time changes within the next two weeks. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 had a long list of parents address concerns over possible change...
Mar 06, 2016
Survey: Interest rate hike cuasing uncertainty, confusion
Nearly four in 10 Americans believe the U.S. will fall into a recession this year, according to a Country Financial security survey. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – What you...
Mar 06, 2016
Grain bin accidents on the rise in Illinois
Recent statistics show a majority of grain bin accidents happen on family farms. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr/DewayneNeely) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The state of Illinois ranks second nationally ...
Mar 06, 2016
