Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Jun 14, 2015
LIHEAP funds may be cut off from state
Hundreds of McLean county families could be making tough choices if lawmakers do not decide on a budget. (Courtesy Mid-Central Community Action) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – State funding for th...
Jun 14, 2015
Prevention Tips for Ticks
Ticks bites can cause illness like Lyme disease. (photo courtesy of Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – As the weather warms up and people begin to spend more time outside it is important to ta...
Jun 14, 2015
Tips for Safe Vacationing
Emergency managment agencies are teaming up to promote safe vacationing. (WJBC archived file photo) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Throughout June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) ...
Jun 14, 2015
