Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Attorney General, IHSA settle equal opportunity lawsuit
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday a settlement with the Illinois High School Association ensuring student=athlete...
Jun 24, 2015
Local expert weighs in on Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court could rule same sex marriage bans as unconstitutional. (WJBC File Photo) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – The Supreme Court is expected to rule on two prominent issues in the next ...
Jun 24, 2015
Bloomington, Normal police searching for car wash burglary suspect
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington and Normal police are seeking information about a suspect in multiple coin machine tampering incidents...
Jun 24, 2015
U.S., Illinois Chambers backing LaHood
State Sen. Darin LaHood is seeking to replace Aaron Schock in Congress. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. and Illinois Chambers of Commerce are backing State Sen. Darin ...
Jun 24, 2015
Rep. Brady: Illinois budget needs ‘scalped’
State Rep. Dan Brady says the latest property tax freeze plan that failed to get a vote was another ‘sham bill’ pushed by the Democrats. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 24, 2015
Bloomington mayor wants to end consulting contract
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said he will recommend the city council end its contract with the National Development Council. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloo...
Jun 24, 2015
Bloomington Library Board chooses firm for future expansion
The Farnsworth Group of Bloomington will assist the Bloomington Public Library with future expansion. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The fourth time was the charm for the Bloomington...
Jun 23, 2015
Rauner: ‘Miracle’ no one killed by Monday storms
(Photo courtesy Flickr/KonradChan) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network COAL CITY – The governor calls it a “miracle” that no one was killed by Monday’s tornadoes. Gov. Bruce...
Jun 23, 2015
IDOT work causes lane confusion on South Veterans
The IDOT road work has caused some confusion for drivers. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOOMINGTON – An Illinois Department of Transportation road project in Bloomington on South V...
Jun 23, 2015
Bloomington budget task force begins number-crunching
Bloomington city officials say Highland Park Golf Course is projected to lose $300,000 in the 2017 Fiscal Year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A task forc...
Jun 23, 2015
