Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Normal approves Community Investment Plan
Normal has approved its 2015-2020 Community Investment Plan. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal's Town Council has given the thumbs up to the 2015-2020 Community Invest...
Dec 16, 2014
Kinzinger speaks with Normal West students
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) was at Normal West Community High School Monday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) was back...
Dec 15, 2014
Illinois Wesleyan president Richard Wilson to retire next year
Illinois Wesleyan University President Richard Wilson will retire in July 2015. (Photo courtesy IWU Office of Communications)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University President Ric...
Dec 15, 2014
