Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Davis doesn’t trust either side in Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis Congressman Rodney Davis said he supports opening trade with Cuba (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – The latest deadline for a final Iran nuclear agreem...
Jul 08, 2015
Green Top Grocery seeks owner loans to pay for construction
Green Top Grocery will be built at a site near Beer Nuts and Constitution Trail at 921 E. Washington Street in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Green Top Groce...
Jul 08, 2015
Bloomington residents voice concerns at town hall meeting
Possible downtown redevelopment was just one topic discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Residents gathered at a town hall meeting Tuesday nigh...
Jul 07, 2015
LaHood, Mellon win party nominations in 18th Congressional District special election
(WJBC file photos)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and teacher Rob Mellon from Quincy are the Republican and Democratic nominees in the special election for Illinois...
Jul 07, 2015
McLean County using reserves to fund special election
Voters in the 18th Congressional District are narrowing the field of candidates Tuesday as Illinois seeks Aaron Schock’s replacement. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Tuesd...
Jul 07, 2015
Judge: No full pay for state workers without budget
Illinois lawmakers will need to pass a budget before state workers can be paid. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – State workers can’t paid their full salarie...
Jul 07, 2015
Manar: Rauner not same in budget talks
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One Illinois lawmaker said it’s not the same Governor Bruce Rauner talking about the budget now as it was a few ...
Jul 07, 2015
Pontiac train derailment injures two, causes road closure
(Photo courtesy WJEZ)By Adam Studzinski and Terry JamesPONTIAC – Bungee Road north of Pontiac is closed at Route 66 as crews clean up following a train derailment. Union Pacific Spokesman Mark D...
Jul 07, 2015
Lower to host budget town hall meeting
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower is hosting town hall meeting tonight. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower has been a frequent critic of the cit...
Jul 07, 2015
Updated Normal parks and rec plan includes soccer complex, rec facility
The full plan will be made available on the town’s website. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council received an update Monday night on the town’...
Jul 06, 2015
