Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Fireworks expert says fireworks should be left to professionals
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dominik Susmel) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Independence Day is upon us which means here comes the boom. Fourth of July weekend is the biggest day of the year for firewor...
Jul 03, 2015
Unions argue workers should be paid despite lack of state budget
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa CHICAGO – Two unions representing workers affected by the lack of a 2016 fiscal year budget are pursuing options to make sure workers and paid in full and on time...
Jul 03, 2015
Miller Park hosting plethora Fourth of July events
Miller Park is home to a fireworks display every Fourth of July. (Photo courtesy Flickr/tsuacctnt) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – There is no shortage of entertainment in Bloomington for the F...
Jul 03, 2015
Regional education offices complete reorganization
Regional Office of Education superintendent Mark Jontry said it’s been a smooth transition as his office expands to accommodate a statewide consolidation. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Jul 03, 2015
Munger working to pay state workers absent budget
State Comptroller Leslie Munger (right) is working on a way to pay state workers without a budget in place. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Whether st...
Jul 02, 2015
West Nile Virus lands in Mclean County
West Nile Virus found in McLean County. (Flickr) By Terry James CHENOA – No one is immune from mosquito bites and you may want take precautions as a bird found in Chenoa was infected with the We...
Jul 02, 2015
2 McLean County workers charged with theft, misconduct
Richard Gilliam of Normal is charged with theft and misconduct in McLean County. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Two McLean County maintenance workers have been cha...
Jul 02, 2015
Davis: Science isn’t winning the debate on GMOs
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said there is a lot of misinformation out there about genetically modified organisms. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCLINTON – A group of business leaders and celebrities w...
Jul 02, 2015
Bloomington ranked 20th best city for business start up
Bloomington was ranked 20 among 285 cities when it comes to the best place to start a business. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has been ranked the 20th best cit...
Jul 02, 2015
BPD enforcing special Miller Park rules on Fourth of July
(WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are reminding residents of a few rule changes in Miller Park for the Fourth of July.Police said the following rules will be en...
Jul 02, 2015
