Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bustos bill to reduce government waste to be signed into law
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos says not all government waste will be eliminated right away, but it can be done. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network EAST MOLINE – One ...
Dec 11, 2015
Jontry applauds passing of Every Child Succeeds Act
Regional Schools Superintendent Mark Jontry welcomes the Every Child Succeeds Act. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Many local school districts are celebrating Friday after the...
Dec 11, 2015
IWU president: Students remain the focus during tough budget times
Eric Jensen was named Illinois Wesleyan’s 19th president in September. (Photo courtesy IWU) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Eric Jensen has been on the job for one month as Illinois Wesleyan U...
Dec 11, 2015
Missing Bloomington man found dead
Ryan Kindig’s body was found late Thursday Afternoon (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have found the body of 21-year-old Rya...
Dec 10, 2015
Twin Cities students discuss discrimination during Not in Our School workshop
Most high schools in Bloomington-Normal have a Not in Our School program. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal’s division of Not in Our Town held a Not in Ou...
Dec 10, 2015
Informational meeting to provide details on proposed energy plant in Chenoa
The Chicago-based energy plant could be calling Chenoa home. (Photo Courtesy of Invenergy.com) By Andy DahnCHENOA – Chenoa residents will have a chance to learn about a proposed energy plan...
Dec 10, 2015
Salvation Army in need of Red Kettle donations
The Red Kettle campaign will be ongoing though Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County needs the community’s help as it pushes t...
Dec 10, 2015
Economic developers tout Bloomington-Normal as transportation hub
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Hamm is looking to land transportation and logistics companies to the Twin Cities. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – All roads lead to Blooming...
Dec 10, 2015
Speaker Madigan suggests restoring income tax rate to 5 percent
House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to reporters after delivering a speech at the City Club of Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Additional r...
Dec 10, 2015
NCHS, NCWHS receive $100,000 each through Celebrate My Drive
State Farm presented the checks to the schools during Wednesday night’s Unit 5 Board of Education meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal Community High School a...
Dec 10, 2015
