Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
NCHS students march in protest of PARCC exam
Students said the PARCC exam is not a good representation of what they have learned. (WJBC/Terry James)By Terry JamesNORMAL – More than 100 students at Normal Community High School walked out of...
Mar 06, 2015
Bloomington alderman candidates express views at forum
Candidates for Bloomington City Council spoke at a forum Wednesday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council candidates stepped into the spotlight Wed...
Mar 05, 2015
Coliseum shows loss, but shows major impact on community
A couple will spend about $243 when visiting the Twin-Cities. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The latest numbers are in for the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. The coliseum reports a third ...
Mar 04, 2015
Normal prepares to enter new road salt contract
The town of Normal has used roughly half as much road salt this winter compared to last winter, according to Normal Public Works Director Wayne Aldrich. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Sn...
Mar 04, 2015
Davis: Not funding DHS would have sent ‘terrible message’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis supported a bill to fund DHS. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiWASHINGTON – A bill to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year i...
Mar 03, 2015
February sales numbers increase at Mitsubishi Motors
February sales rose 26 percent for Mitsubishi Motors. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Sales numbers continue to rise for Mitsubishi Motors. Spokesman Dan Irvin says sales rose 26 percent ...
Mar 03, 2015
Bloomington’s ‘Tent City’ to be cleared out
Tent city is found behind McDonald’s on West Market Street. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The owner of the property where as many as 14 of Bloomington's homele...
Mar 03, 2015
Hy-Vee brings 600 jobs to Bloomington
New jobs and a new restaurant come with a new grocery store. (Logo courtesy Hy-Vee)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of Bloomington-Normal residents are going to work when a new grocery store...
Mar 03, 2015
Icy roads cause havoc, cancellations in Central Illinois
Ice made travel treacherous in Central Illinois early Tuesday. (WJBC photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Freezing rain caused icy roads and a rough morning commute for Central Illinois travelers on...
Mar 03, 2015
Normal passes budget, approves local gas tax, higher garbage fee
Normal's fiscal year 2015-2016 is worth $101.7 million. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal's Town Council has approved the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget, along with...
Mar 03, 2015
