Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Poll: Voters divided on Rauner’s performance
(Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube) By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters are divided on Gov. Bruce Rauner's performance over the last year, that's according ...
Mar 05, 2016
Easter Seals to hold fundraiser at a gun range
“Shooting for Progress” will be Thursday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the C.I. Shooting sports complex in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL- Easter Seals is hosting a benefit at the...
Mar 05, 2016
Illinois House taking long break from Springfield
Bill Brady thinks the long break is irresponsible. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than nine months since Illinois has had a budget.You may think that means bot...
Mar 04, 2016
McLean County Board candidate boasts analytic background
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board District 2 candidate Mike Sumner, of Downs, said he’s the only one of the four write-in candidates for the position who...
Mar 04, 2016
Normal to consider new police union contract
The new contract would last four years. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday will consider a four year collective bargaining agreement with the town̵...
Mar 04, 2016
