Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gas prices favorable for Labor Day weekend
(Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The gas station could be a "no whining zone" these days, if the September AAA Fuel Gauge Report is any indication.The nationa...
Sep 05, 2015
Registration open for Bike BloNo’s ‘Tour De Taco’
Bike BloNo is holding its annual fundraiser Tour De Taco on Sept. 19. (Logo courtesy Bike BloNo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bike BloNo is hosting its annual Tour De Taco on Sept. 19.Michael Gorma...
Sep 05, 2015
YWCA adds new playground equipment
A ribbon cutting was held Friday for the new playground equipment at the YWCA. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YWCAMcLeanCounty)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s YWCA recently insta...
Sep 05, 2015
Connect Transit rolls out new buses
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin helped unveil Connect Transit’s new buses. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – Connect Transit’s aging fleet of buses is getting some new re...
Sep 04, 2015
Police on the lookout for distracted drivers
Police says drunk driving isn’t the only problem. (WJBC file photo) By IRN/Will Stevenson BLOOMINGTON – The message is the same for this holiday weekend as it has been for others: “D...
Sep 04, 2015
Enrollment up at Illinois State University
A high number of students are choosing Illinois State University. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James NORMAL – A record number of freshman are starting school at Illinois State University. Nearly 2...
Sep 04, 2015
Barickman says lawmakers are dragging their feet
State Senator Jason Barickman said voters may get the final say on the performance of lawmakers. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If you think lawmakers in Illinois are working aro...
Sep 04, 2015
Protesters gather in front of Kirk’s office
Small group of anti-abortion protesters demand U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk change his stance on defunding Planned Parenthood.(John Gregory / Illinois Radio Network) By IRN/John Gregory CHICAGO – Anti-ab...
Sep 04, 2015
Laborers have their day amid heated battle with Rauner
More than 100 entries are scheduled to participate in the Bloomington Labor Day Parade on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Wishbone Canine Rescue)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local laborers will g...
Sep 04, 2015
Medical marijuana advocate to negotiate with Rauner on extension
State Rep. Lou Lang said he won’t try to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of an extension to the state’s medical marijuana program.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Ra...
Sep 04, 2015
