Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 –...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2015

Bloomington City Council approves Lake Bloomington shore stabilization
The Bloomington City Council approved a $129,220 project to stabilize part of the shoreline at Lake Bloomington Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City C...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015

McLean County Sheriff discusses need for mental health funding
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is starting the process of expanding its jail to serve the needs of those with mental health issues. Sheriff Jon Sandage told WJBCR...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015

Unit 5 begins strategic planning
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said transportation will be a key issue in the district’s strategic planning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 wants the public’s help ...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015

Atheist crashes committee hearing, calls for Rauner impeachment
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Could Illinois impeach its second out of three governors?An Illinois House committee heard from a surprise witness who barged in...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015