Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Renner: Park district wouldn’t save taxpayers money
Miller Park Zoo would be governed by a park district under a proposal a Bloomington budget task force has recommended. (Photo by B Corbin WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If Bloomington’s...
Sep 30, 2015
3 months without a budget, lawmakers to be out for weeks
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said the Senate won’t convene again until Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – They were originally schedu...
Sep 30, 2015
Bloomington firefighters raise big money for MDA
Several events were held to fill the boot for MDA. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James Bloomington Firefighters have out done themselves. Bloomington Firefighters Union Vice President Clayton Matteson sa...
Sep 29, 2015
Kasich makes a stop in Illinois
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican presidential candidate, speaks to reporters in Chicago. (Illinois Radio Network/John Gregory) By IRN/John Gregory A Republican presidential candidate tried to play ...
Sep 29, 2015
Twin Cities PA fears pay stop if budget impasse continues
Illinois has gone nearly three months without a budget. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Personal aid workers who get their pay from the state might soon see a stop to their pa...
Sep 29, 2015
Sanders appeals to young voters in Chicago
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a Democratic candidate for president, speaks at the University of Chicago. (Photo courtesy John Gregory)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A Democr...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington renews subdivision agreement
The Bloomington City Council has approved renewing a development agreement for the Cedar Ridge subdivision. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has agreed to waive developmen...
Sep 29, 2015
Mitsubishi, UAW agree to contract extension as plant closing nears
Mitsubishi Motors plans to halt production at its plant in Normal on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors North America and the United Auto Workers Local 2488 have a...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington Police seek attacker following robbery attempt
Bloomington Police are investigating a Monday night robbery. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a woman was hospitalized after she was injured in a strong-arm rob...
Sep 29, 2015
Normal Town Council to discuss sales tax revenue next week
The Normal Town Council is expected to discuss what it will do with revenue generated from a one-percent sales tax increase at its next meeting on Oct. 5. (Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL –...
Sep 29, 2015
