Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Report calls for accountability with tax incentives
O’Grady says there should be more checks and balances for businesses that get tax incentives. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Accountability has been lacking with businesses i...
Nov 12, 2015
Toys for Tots kicks off 2015 toy drive
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Toys for Tots of McLean County wants your help providing Christmas presents for less-fortunate children this year.Local organizer Troy Zeigler s...
Nov 12, 2015
ISU graduation rate reaches highest mark in recent history
ISU’s graduation rate is in the top 10 percent of the nation. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s graduation rate has reached 73.4 percent, the hi...
Nov 12, 2015
Kirk, Duckworth put aside rivalry for Veterans Day
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (left) is looking to unseat U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (right). (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Recent political attacks may have made for an ...
Nov 12, 2015
Man pleads guilty to beating pregnant woman
Jeremy Coleman of Bloomington is accused of beating a woman who was six months pregnant at the time. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A man from Bloomington has be...
Nov 12, 2015
Illinois lawmaker proposes paid day off for veterans on Veterans Day
State Sen. John Mulroe says it’s impossible to truly and adequately thank veterans. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Veterans – did you...
Nov 12, 2015
Unit 5 examines potential property tax levy
The potential levy is not expected to effect the amount homeowners pay. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is looking to increase its portion of the property tax levy by 4 perc...
Nov 11, 2015
District 87 expecting continued decrease in enrollment
Less students in district classrooms could mean smaller staff numbers. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Looming changes in Illinois and Bloomington-Normal could mean less students in...
Nov 11, 2015
YWCA inducts veterans into Veterans Corps
Mayor Tari Renner (right) was on hand for Wednesday’s ceremony. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The YWCA of McLean County inducted local veterans into the newly formed V...
Nov 11, 2015
Home care workers claim free speech in SEIU lawsuit
Liberty Justice Center attorney Jacob Huebert and National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation attorney Bill Messenger discuss their lawsuit against the Service Employees International Union in Chi...
Nov 11, 2015
