Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Treasurer’s audit shows lack of accountability, oversight
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs paid for an audit of the department after he took office. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For this state treasurer,...
Apr 28, 2015
Bloomington takes from reserve funds for waste, Coliseum
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower said the city’s funding priorities needs to change. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington will transfer $3.5 mi...
Apr 27, 2015
Lexington tables resolution supporting governor’s ‘turnaround agenda’
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiLEXINGTON – Lexington’s city council on Monday delayed voting on a resolution to support Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “turnaround agenda.”T...
Apr 27, 2015
Twin Cities students march against PARCC exam
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal high school students chanted “standardized tests have got to go” as they protested the PARCC exam in Uptown Normal...
Apr 27, 2015
Man pleads guilty to residential burglary charges
By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man will spend six years in prison for a string of burglaries on the city’s east side.Julio Guadron, 28, has pleaded guilty to one count of residen...
Apr 27, 2015
Bloomington looks to dip into reserves, give raise to city manager
Bloomington will vote on moving $3.5 million from its reserves to fill gaps in this year’s budget. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday to...
Apr 27, 2015
Local police hosting educational summit
The Illinois National Guard Armory in Bloomington will be home to a police educational summit on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Local law enforcement will be ho...
Apr 26, 2015
Normal plants tree for Arbor Day
The White Oak tree was planted Friday near the Parks and Recreation office. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – The Town of Normal’s Parks and Recreation Department will plant over 250 t...
Apr 26, 2015
McLean County Museum of History set to open Route 66 Visitors Center
The McLean County Museum of History will be officially opened at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Two key connections in McLean County...
Apr 24, 2015
Man arrested for possessing $13,000 worth of drugs
Casey Nordine has been arrested on drug trafficking charges. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail.)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A man from Bloomington has been arrested for drug trafficking. Bloomin...
Apr 24, 2015
