Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Renner unsure how $750,000 will be spent
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner waits with the rest of us as a committee decides how $750,000 will be spent. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – How will the $750,000 state grant fac...
Dec 26, 2014
Salvation Army nearing goal in final day of red kettle campaign
The Salvation Army of McLean County raised a one-day total of $14,632 in its' second-to-last day of the red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army o...
Dec 24, 2014
Kirk: Veterans to get cards for care from civilian doctors
U.S. Sen. Mark KirkBy John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Veterans may receive a card in the coming months allowing them to go to civilian doctors.The Veterans Choice Card will be sent ...
Dec 24, 2014
Schock says there is very little control over discretionary spending
By IRN/Dave DahlWASHINGTON – As he amasses seniority on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) is adding to his key committee assignments.“Typically, when you're on the Ways ...
Dec 23, 2014
Illinois holiday travelers could see rain, snow
Central Illinois drivers could face a rain and snow mix on Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo)By The Associated PressCHICAGO – Rain or snow could fall across a big swath of the nation's midsec...
Dec 23, 2014
Report: Illinois treasurer OK’d raises for dozens
Dan Rutherford is preparing to leave the Illinois Treasurer's Office in January after losing in the Republican primary for governor in 2014. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Rutherford)By The Associa...
Dec 22, 2014
Normal makes enhancements to utility bill payments
Residents of Normal can now sign up to have their utility bills paid via credit card automatically every month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal has made some ...
Dec 22, 2014
Suspect in multiple Bloomington burglaries arrested
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Sunday in connection with a series of burglaries. (WJBC file photo)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested for what police say ar...
Dec 22, 2014
One injured in Bloomington shooting
Police continue to look for a suspect after a shooting in Bloomington Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police Department)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – One person was inju...
Dec 22, 2014
Two red wolves arrive at Miller Park Zoo
A male and female red wolf are calling the Miller Park Zoo home as part of the zoo's breeding program. (Photos courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A male and female red wolf...
Dec 21, 2014
