Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
District 87 receives positive 2015 audit report
District 87 board members met Wednesday night in the Bloomington High School cafeteria. (WJBC/Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly was pleased with a 201...
Oct 14, 2015
Unit 5 maintains bond rating
The district has a bond rating of AA-2. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 has had its bond rating reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors. The district’s AA-2 rating is th...
Oct 14, 2015
Bow hunting season is underway
Hunters delighted with deer in the state. (Flickr/basecampbaker) By IRN/John Gregory SPRINGFIELD – Deer season, for those who hunt with a bow and arrow, is in full swing. The Illinois Department...
Oct 14, 2015
Payment to state retirement system will be skipped
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger speaks to reporters in Chicago. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By IRN/John Gregory CHICAGO – Delaying a pension payment is the short-term solution offer...
Oct 14, 2015
Illinois People’s Action calls for lawmakers to pass Clean Jobs bill
Illinois People’s Action rallied in Uptown Normal Wednesday in support of the Clean Jobs bill. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Illinois People’s Action is calling o...
Oct 14, 2015
Rauner wants to sell Thompson Center
Gov. Bruce Rauner discusses his plan to auction the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The state...
Oct 14, 2015
Mitsubishi workers vote on new contract
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Voting has begun at the local United Auto Workers hall as Mitsubishi Motors employees vote on...
Oct 14, 2015
Historic Preservation Commission shoots down Mecherle Hall demolition
The Normal Historic Preservation Commission shot down a proposal to demolish the Mecherle Hall building at 403 W. Virgina Ave. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Plans to demolish...
Oct 13, 2015
Bruegala brings record profits
Bruegala brought in big bucks for charity. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Charity was the big winner this year at the record breaking Bruegala beer tasting festival in August. The Jay...
Oct 13, 2015
APTA president: Connect Transit award a ‘huge deal’
APTA President Mike Melaniphy had high remarks for Connect Transit. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The President of the American Public Transportation System was in the Twin ...
Oct 13, 2015
