Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Phil Vassar headlining first night of Bloomington Beer Fest
Phil Vassar will headline the first night of the Bloomington Beer Fest. (Photo courtesy BCPA) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts announced Tuesday mo...
Jun 23, 2015
Rauner activates emergency operations center after northern Illinois storms
Severe storms caused a line of damage in northern Illinois on Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service Northern Illinois)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner has activated the St...
Jun 23, 2015
Bloomington to continue work on public comment policy changes
Bloomington City Council members will vote on a revised public comment ordinance in July. (Photo Courtesy of Joe Ragusa)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The public comment portion of Bloomington City C...
Jun 22, 2015
Uptown 2.0 proposals presented to public
The public on Monday got a look at Farr Associates recommendations for Uptown 2.0. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The future of Uptown Normal is starting to take shape.Farr Ass...
Jun 22, 2015
BPD investigating possible shot fired at Miller Park
Police report a possible gunshot was fired in Miller Park Saturday night. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking information about a possib...
Jun 22, 2015
Bloomington activist disagrees with recent NAACP controversy
Merlin Kennedy will be honored at Thursday’s Bloomington History Makers Gala. (Photo Courtesy of the McLean County Museum of History) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington civil ...
Jun 22, 2015
