Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Temporary at-grade pedestrian crossing coming to Uptown Station
(B Corbin/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – The town of Normal is going to build a temporary at-grade pedestrian crossing at Uptown Station. Normal is considering an underpass to help Amtrak adjust f...
Feb 01, 2016
Normal council approves Maxwell Park softball field lights purchase
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – The Normal Town Council has approved the purchase of new lights and poles for softball fields at Maxwell Park. Normal Town Councilman Scott Preston told ...
Feb 01, 2016
Normal Police honor Officer Badalamenti for saving a man’s life
Normal Police Officer Matthew Badalamenti talks with Robert Krueger, a man he saved Dec. 17 after Krueger suffered a heart attack at his work. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – The Normal...
Feb 01, 2016
Sen. Brady: Obama was ‘dictator of sorts’ in Illinois legislature
State Sen. Brady said he welcomes President Obama to Springfield for his planned speech on political cooperation next week, though he says that runs contrary to Obama’s record in the state legis...
Feb 01, 2016
Iowans cast first votes in 2016 presidential races today
Republican Rand Paul is one of many candidates counting on a strong showing in the Iowa caucus today. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Tonight’...
Feb 01, 2016
Rauner seeks order to create public-private partnership for business
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers the State of the State address in Springfield. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Look for Gov. Bruce Rauner to soon sign an executive ord...
Feb 01, 2016
Illinois Wesleyan receives $350,000 grant from Mellon Foundation
Illinois Wesleyan University has received a $350,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is giving Il...
Feb 01, 2016
Normal to vote on Raab Road improvement project
The Raab Road project will cost about $1.5 million. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council plans to vote Monday on awarding the contract for the Raab Road improvem...
Feb 01, 2016
Foundation offers free income tax preparation in Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington-Normal VITA Foundation tax preparers will be set up at five locations to help those eligible complete their state and federal returns. (Photo by PT Money/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Jan 31, 2016
Reilly pleased with candidates for District 87 board vacancies
Reilly said the board has tough decisions ahead when it comes to choosing new board members. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The District 87 school board is preparing to choose two ...
Jan 31, 2016
