Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Brady: Special session, election ‘waste of taxpayer dollars’
State Rep. Dan Brady doesn't like the governor's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) w...
Dec 18, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood Tree extends deadline, more gifts needed
WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers are short on gifts for adults and boys ages 6-8. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers have extended the deadline...
Dec 18, 2014
Illinois agriculture could benefit from improved Cuban relations
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Jurveston)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Agri-business in Illinois smells money in improved trade relations between the United States and Cuba.The preside...
Dec 17, 2014
Politics put aside as Illinois remembers Topinka
Illinois comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died last week. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCOUNTRYSIDE – Friends, family, and politicians bid their final farewell to Judy Baar...
Dec 17, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood Tree makes final day plea for gifts
Today is the final day for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree to accept gift donations. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Today is the deadline for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree to collect all of t...
Dec 17, 2014
Write-in candidacy forces primary in Bloomington Ward 4
Bloomington has scheduled a Feb. 24 primary for a Ward Four vacancy. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There will be five candidates for a Bloomington City Council seat next year ̵...
Dec 17, 2014
Connect Transit reports successful 2014, outlines projects for 2015
Connect Transit general manager Andrew Johnson said the agency saw a continuing increase in ridership in 2014. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is reporting a suc...
Dec 17, 2014
Festival of Trees surpasses fundraising goal
The Baby Fold on Tuesday held the annual check presentation for the Festival of Trees. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The 2014 Festival of Trees is being called a success.The e...
Dec 17, 2014
Quinn reviewing comptroller succession analysis
Gov. Pat Quinn is reviewing Attorney General Lisa Madigan's guidance on succession plans following Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka's death. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By The ...
Dec 16, 2014
Bloomington City Council approves $1.6 million sewer lining contract
The Bloomington City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract to line two miles of sewage pipes with a corrosion-resistant resin. (WJBC file photo)BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Counc...
Dec 16, 2014
