Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Midwest Food Bank sees record donations, need during state budget crisis
Midwest Food Bank distributed $120 million of food and supplies in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Midwest Food Bank) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – There’s more food coming in and more going ...
Jan 31, 2016
Police investigate gas station robbery
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a robberyIt happened around 7:15 a.m. Saturday at the Freedom Gas Station on 1402 S. Main St. in Bloomington. Pol...
Jan 30, 2016
Former McLean County Recorder, board member Lee Newcom dies
Lee Newcom has died after a battle with cancer. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County Board Member and County Recorder Lee Newcom has died after a battle with cancer.N...
Jan 30, 2016
Deadline, fines looming for Illinois residents without healthcare
Those without coverage by Jan. 31 will face fines of nearly $700. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The deadline to sign up for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act is fast...
Jan 30, 2016
Responsible Budget Coalition says Rauner needs to focus on the budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his State of the State address earlier this week. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner failed to address the budget impasse during his State ...
Jan 30, 2016
