Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington explores closing Highland Park golf course
Bloomington city officials say the fund that pays for golf operations came up $500,000 short this year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – After two straight su...
Apr 28, 2015
Treasurer’s audit shows lack of accountability, oversight
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs paid for an audit of the department after he took office. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For this state treasurer,...
Apr 28, 2015
Bloomington takes from reserve funds for waste, Coliseum
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower said the city’s funding priorities needs to change. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington will transfer $3.5 mi...
Apr 27, 2015
Lexington tables resolution supporting governor’s ‘turnaround agenda’
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiLEXINGTON – Lexington’s city council on Monday delayed voting on a resolution to support Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “turnaround agenda.”T...
Apr 27, 2015
Twin Cities students march against PARCC exam
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal high school students chanted “standardized tests have got to go” as they protested the PARCC exam in Uptown Normal...
Apr 27, 2015
Barickman hosts legislative tour of Pontiac prison
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By CYNTHIA GRAU/WJEZ PONTIAC – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) hosted a special tour of Pontiac Correctional Center Monday...
Apr 27, 2015
Fetal remains found near Dawson Lake
McLean County Coroner Kathleen Davis says the remains of an unborn fetus were found near Dawson Lake last week. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Joe Ragusa LEROY – The McLean County Coroner’...
Apr 27, 2015
Lack of ACT funding could pass cost onto students
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district and parents would have to find ways to pay for ACT test if funding was cut. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Students who count on a g...
Apr 27, 2015
Man pleads guilty to residential burglary charges
By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man will spend six years in prison for a string of burglaries on the city’s east side. Julio Guadron, 28, has pleaded guilty to one count of resid...
Apr 27, 2015
Bloomington looks to dip into reserves, give raise to city manager
Bloomington will vote on moving $3.5 million from its reserves to fill gaps in this year’s budget. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday to...
Apr 27, 2015
