Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Edgar endorses Lahood
Lahood has received the endorsement of Jim Edgar. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/IRN SPRINGFIELD – Former Governor Jim Edgar is throwing his support behind State Sen. Darin LaHood in the Re...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

Bloomington’s Cub Foods to close
Bloomington’s Cub Foods will close within 30 days. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – After operating in the city for more than 30 years, the Cub Foods at 403 N. Veter...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

New Illinois Lottery ticket provides funding for HIV testing and education
By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The cause of HIV testing and prevention education is expected to realize $2 million from the sale of a new lottery ticket. It's Red Ribbon Cash, ...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

Report: Future of Mitsubishi plant in Normal being evaluated
Mitsubishi Motors employed 1,251 full-time equivalent workers in 2014. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSAN FRANCISCO – A Mitsubishi Motors official said the automaker is doing an evaluation of the...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

Deadline extended for History Makers Gala tickets
(Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Organizers of the fourth annual McLean County History Makers Gala have extended the deadline for tickets.The June 25 di...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

lllinois to study pilot program which taxes miles driven
Illinois plans to study a pilot program in Oregon in which some drivers have volunteered to pay taxes based on miles driven as opposed to a gas tax. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Ra...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

Rauner won’t say which bills he might sign
Gov. Bruce Rauner has criticized a bill which would limit the governor’s ability to negotiate union contracts. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

Normal looks to approve agreement to regulate Uber
Bloomington recently passed an ordinance allowing networks like Uber to operate legally in the area. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council plans to vote Monday on...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

Normal West wind ensemble to perform in Sydney, Australia
About 50 members of the Normal West wind ensemble will perform in the Sydney Opera House in Australia this summer. (Photo courtesy Ryan Budzinski) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Some students at Normal ...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2015

Bloomington City Council examines changes to vision, mission and values of the council
The Bloomington City Council is looking at changes to its vision, mission and values. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The vision, mission and values of the Bloomington City Council...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2015



