Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
1 candidate files for vacant McLean County Board seat
The McLean County Board is seeking to fill a vacancy in District 6. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County Board member could be rejoining the board soon. Laurie Wo...
Mar 04, 2016
Illinois Senate passes binding arbitration bill
State Sen. Don Harmon backed a bill to enable binding arbitration when contract negotiations fail. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It's onto the...
Mar 04, 2016
Illinois House adjourns after approving $3.7B for colleges, human services
The Illinois House has adjourned until April 4.(WJBC File Photo) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House has adjourned until April, a move which upset some Republicans who say lawmakers s...
Mar 04, 2016
Bloomington woman hospitalized in fire
Bloomington fire crews battled a basement fire at 64 Vermont Ave. on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman was hospitali...
Mar 04, 2016 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
Unit 5 board member resigning
Denise Schuster (second from the right) has been with the board since May 2014. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 Board of Education member Denise Schuster has announced sh...
Mar 03, 2016
Green Top pushing co-op store plans forward
921 E. Washington St. is the planned construction site for Green Top Grocery. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Green Top Grocery is moving forward with plans to build a co-op gro...
Mar 03, 2016
Prosecutors discuss possible Sorensen wire fraud agreement
Federal prosecutors say they are discussing a possible agreement on wire fraud charges against McLean County Board chairman Matt Sorensen. (WJBC file photo)By John GregoryThe next court date for forme...
Mar 03, 2016
