Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Miller Park Zoo adds Sumatran tiger
A Sumatran tiger named Heran arrived at Miller Park Zoo on April 18. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - A critically endangered Sumatran tiger is the latest arrival at Miller P...
Apr 29, 2015
Museum of History announces 2015 History Makers
(Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History has announced its 2015 History Makers to be honored at the 4th annual History ...
Apr 28, 2015
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
Man pleads guilty to residential burglary charges
By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – 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 residen...
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
Local police hosting educational summit
The Illinois National Guard Armory in Bloomington will be home to a police educational summit on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Local law enforcement will be ho...
Apr 26, 2015
