Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

CIRA partners with other groups on business marketing strategy
Central Illinois Regional Airport recently added new automated baggage screeners. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A coalition of local business groups will be releasing its ...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2015

Retired Judge Robb serving on commission to reduce prison population
Judge Elizabeth Robb retired at the end of 2014. (Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Former 11th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb is spending part of her retirement ser...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2015

Hales: Bloomington has taken steps to curb pension spiking
Bloomington city manager David Hales says city staff hopes to have proposed pension changes for the city council to consider by next week’s meeting.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2015

Cook County Commissioner Boykin mulls Senate run
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (second from right) is considering a U.S. Senate run. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Richard Boykin)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A potential ...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2015

Lack of library cards not an issue in Bookmobile discussion
A representation of the total population of Bloomington, separated into six geographic parts of town and compared to the number of library card holders in each part of town. The red dots represent car...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2015

Mellon touts endorsement from teachers
Rob Mellon is being endorsed by the teachers union. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Teachers Union is endorsing Quincy Democrat Rob Mellon for the 18th district congr...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2015

West Nile Virus concern spreads
West Nile Virus found in more areas of McLean County. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – There is more evidence that the West Nile Virus is spreading in McLean County. The McLean County Healt...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2015

Bloomington-Normal EDC director understands governor’s decision on enterprise zones
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration won’t certify any new enterprise zones as long as there is no state budget. Bloomington-Norm...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2015

Bloomington to consider change to policy that allows pension spiking
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the city council will consider a proposal to change the city’s policy on inflated pensions. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloom...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2015

McLean County lays groundwork for sales tax support
McLean County Matt Sorensen addressed the Normal Town Council on Monday regarding the county’s mental health needs at the jail. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2015



