Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Police reform package passes house
The police reform legislation sets up standards for the use of police body cameras. (Flickr) By IRN/Jim Anderson A package of measures to reform police work passed the Illinois House by a vote of 102-...
May 28, 2015
Davis, CIRA officials talk FAA re-authorization
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) spoke with officials at CIRA on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) made stops at sever...
May 28, 2015
Program helps veterans pursue farming careers
Homegrown by Heroes helps military veterans pursue careers in farming. (Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON – A number of Illinois organizations gathered Thursday to learn about Hom...
May 28, 2015
Unemployment drops in Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington-Normal’s unemployment rate has fallen. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The number of people looking for work in Bloomington-Normal is down compared to last year....
May 28, 2015 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
Miller Park Zoo introduces two new snow leopard cubs
Jonathan Reding and Jay Tetzloff of the Miller Park Zoo introduced two new female snow leopard cubs born earlier this month. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Two new snow leopard cu...
May 28, 2015
BCPA announces 2015-16 concert lineup
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has 27 acts lined up for the 2015-16 season. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts ...
May 28, 2015
Health advocates push sugary drink tax in Illinois
A sugary drink tax is being considered as part of the revenue mix in Springfield.(Photo by VoxEfx/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A sugary drink tax is still in the mi...
May 28, 2015
Illinois Senate follows House lead in budget bills
State Sen. Matt Murphy says Democrats in his chamber should be above the tactics of calling bills that cut services the way the governor suggested, then voting them down. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)...
May 28, 2015
Bloomington police investigate fast food burglary
Bloomington Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the Burger King where money was taken. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a burglary at a fast fo...
May 28, 2015
District 87 establishes new parent committee
The district is hoping parents can get more involved and learn more about their children’s education through the new committee. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has a...
May 27, 2015
