Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Exelon, Clinton Power Station rally lawmakers to pass two-percent electric bill hike
Exelon is lobbying lawmakers to pass legislation to help three power stations open in Illinois, including the Clinton Power Station. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCLINTON – Exelon is rallying su...
May 06, 2015
Canine flu forces Normal to postpone Pooch Parade
Canine flu cases mean no Pooch Parade in Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnNORMAL – A recent outbreak of canine flu in parts of Northern Illinois has forced the Town of Normal to postpo...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington creating youth jobs program with gift from medical cannabis group
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington recently received a gift from a medical cannabis dispensary group which will help create summer job opportunities for at-risk youth.T...
May 06, 2015
Report from governor’s office says downstate Illinois is bad for foreign investment
Gov. Rauner says some countries have told him that downstate Illinois is a poor investment opportunity. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkOAKBROOK – Downstate ...
May 05, 2015
Not in Our Town protests controversial sign
Members of Not in Our Town protested next to the controversial sign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Protesters gathered around Checker Cab in Bloomington to voice their d...
May 05, 2015
IWU professor: Checker Cab sign racist
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan University professor believed the sign outside Checker Cab in Bloomington is not a joke or a political statement.Adriana Pon...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington moving forward with downtown redevelopment plan
Four downtown properties could be demolished in hopes of future development and revitalization. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A plan that would demolish four downtown Bloomington pr...
May 04, 2015
Normal extends EV tax rebate program, seats new council members
R.C. McBride (left), Kathleen Lorenz (middle), and Jeff Fritzen (right) were sworn in Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted 5-2 Monday night to ...
May 04, 2015
Anxiety and diabetes not on the list
The state health department will get the final say on the approved conditions list. (Flickr)By IRN/John GregorySpringfield – Anxiety and diabetes won't be recommended as additions on the list of...
May 04, 2015
Mitsubishi sales strong once again
Mitsubishi has had 14 consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Mitsubishi Motors continued its sales momentum in April.The company re...
May 04, 2015
