Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington approves task force, possible Hershey traffic light, bicycle plan
Bloomington City Hall (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A traffic signal and left turn lanes on all approaches of Hershey Road could be on the way as the Bloomington City Council ...
May 11, 2015
Murder appeal to be heard Tuesday
Jamie Snow was convicted in 2001 for the 1991 murder of Billy Little. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – A man currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a Bl...
May 11, 2015
CornBelters sample new concession items
These were just a few food items being sampled Monday at the Corn Crib. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Fans in attendance for Monday afternoon’s Normal CornBelters exhibi...
May 11, 2015
Durbin not surprised FEC feels powerless
By IRN/John Gregory U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says the Federal Election Commission can't enforce existing campaign finance laws ahead of a presidential election which could generate $10 billion in spendin...
May 11, 2015
Barickman not surprised by pension law ruling
State Sen. Jason Barickman isn’t sure how long it will take to form a new pension reform law. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State lawmakers are now back to the drawing...
May 11, 2015
Study: Gas tax best way to fund Illinois roads
Illinois’ 19-cents per gallon gas tax, was set in 1990. (Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – What's the best way for Illinois to pay for roads? Th...
May 11, 2015
Bloomington discussing less parking on Hershey, creating budget task force
New stop lights along Hershey Road will mean eliminating some parking in the area. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking to install stop lights on Hershey Road ...
May 11, 2015
Deadline approaching for Normal arts grant
The grants benefit arts programs and organizations in Normal. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – The deadline to apply for funding through the Town of Normal’s Harmon Arts Grant Program...
May 10, 2015
Home Sweet Home seeking donations for May Community Challenge
Home Sweet Home is trying to raise $100,000 through its annual May Community Challenge. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s May and that means it’s ti...
May 10, 2015
Bloomington cancer survivor starts healing rides ministry
Barb Brown started the Healing Rides ministry after she battled cancer and saw how such a joyride might help those too weak to get around on their own. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
May 10, 2015
