Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

District 87 establishes new parent committee
The district is hoping parents can get more involved and learn more about their children’s education through the new committee. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has a...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2015

Washington School students pass reading record
Students at Washington Elementary have surpassed the 150 million word goal. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – They are celebrating at Washington Elementary School ...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2015

Bloomington supports application for federal grant for jail, transit
Big changes could be coming to the McLean County Jail and Connect Transit center. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is putting its support behind an application ...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2015

Illinois Democrats advance budget bills
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) says Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget plan would hurt the middle class. (Photo by www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budget bills ...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2015

Bloomington approves Uber ordinance
The city has approved an ordinance that allows companies like Uber to operate legally. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON -An ordinance that allows transportation network companies l...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015

Sen. Brady: Democrat budget ‘unrealistic’
State Sen. Bill Brady does not like a state budget proposed by Democrats. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) called the state budget being pro...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015

Bloomington considering ordinance to regulate Uber
Uber is not currently allowed to operate in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An ordinance to allow Uber, and similar transportation networks, to operate legally in B...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015

Bloomington Police use social media to solve crimes, interact with community
Bloomington Police started using Facebook in Jan. 2014By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are using social media in a variety of ways.Bloomington Police Spokesperson Sarah Mayer said a...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2015

Blessing marks the start of boating season
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of boating season. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Boating season begins with the annual blessin...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2015

McLean County Relay for Life changes site, hours
McLean County Relay for Life will be held June 26-27 at Normal Community High School. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – McLean County Relay for Life organizers are hoping less is mor...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2015