Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Brady: Finding Mitsubishi plant buyer becoming ‘cold case file’
The Mitsubishi plant closed in November 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Six months following the announcement the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal would be shut down, a...
Jan 21, 2016
Citizens Utility Board pushes for electric bill refunds
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Citizens Utility Board is applying some pressure to federal regulators over a 30 percent spike in some people’s energy bills. The consumer...
Jan 21, 2016
Central Catholic students attending March for Life
Students from the school have been attending March for Life since 2003. (Photo courtesy Facebook/CentralCatholicHighSchool) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of juniors and seniors from C...
Jan 21, 2016
BPD searching for missing 52-year-old
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department are searching for a missing 52-year-old.Clyde G. Lambert, of Bloomington, voluntarily left hi...
Jan 20, 2016
Republicans propose changes to CPS
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Christine Radogno)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Republican legislative leaders are proposing several changes they say will save Chicago Public Schools ...
Jan 20, 2016
Davis: Future Supreme Court ruling beyond issue of immigration
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right) and State Rep. Dan Brady (left) spoke with media on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) welcomes a d...
Jan 20, 2016
State could help resolve dispute over McLean County health fund reserves
Jim Soeldner was appointed Vice-Chairman of the McLean County Board on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One of McLean County government’s new lead...
Jan 20, 2016
IDPH warning against Zika virus contraction overseas
Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Flickr) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning residents about the potential of contracting the Zika virus...
Jan 20, 2016
Durbin welcomes Supreme Court ruling on immigration order
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he expects the Supreme Court will uphold President Barack Obama’s executive orders on immigration. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ̵...
Jan 20, 2016
Salvation Army makes final appeal in mail campaign
Bloomington Salvation Army bell ringers reached their $230,000 fundraising goal this winter. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Salvation Army is down to the final wee...
Jan 20, 2016
