Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Strike authorization vote Friday for hundreds of union workers at ISU
Neither side is providing specifics about wage proposals, although the university created a website about the status of negotiations. (Facebook/Bone Student Center)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The union r...
Mar 24, 2022
McLean County GOP sees as ‘petty’ efforts by Dems to force 5 candidates off June primary ballot
An electoral board composed of representatives from the county clerk's office, the circuit clerk's office, and the state's attorney's office – all run by Republicans – are scheduled to con...
Mar 24, 2022
IDPH ends contract with Reditus after company CEO indicted on tax fraud charges
Until March 31, the Interstate Center testing site will remain open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the heels of a federal indictment of the co...
Mar 23, 2022
Midwest Food Bank sends meals for Ukrainian refugees
Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank, Tara Ingham, says the charity has partnered with Convey of Hope, who has a warehouse location in Poland. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-N...
Mar 23, 2022
Elected leaders in Normal back plans for new ag complex soon to sprout up at Heartland College campus
The council approved final plans as part of its consent agenda, so there was no discussion. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – An estimated $20 million agriculture complex to be built at Heartl...
Mar 22, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
DeWitt/Piatt County Health Department Administrator announces retirement
A replacement is yet to be determined. (Photo courtesy: U of I) By Blake HaasDEWITT COUNTY – After 31-years in public service, the DeWitt-Piatt County Health Administrator is retiring at the end...
Mar 21, 2022
Illinois State University launches $4.5M Faculty Diversity Enhancement plan
Faculty who participate in the program can receive a maximum of $20,000 per year for three years. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University is l...
Mar 21, 2022
Normal Police Chief announces retirement
Rick Bleichner has served as the chief of police since 2011 and joined the Town of Normal in 1991. (Photo courtesy NPD)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner on Monday announce...
Mar 21, 2022
Some new factors have entered the budgeting picture for Illinois
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois legislature has three weeks until its self-imposed deadline to put together a budget.One per...
Mar 18, 2022
Local woman charged with criminal neglect for her mother’s death
Gudrun Ashley, 74. (Photo courtesy Kibler Brady Ruestman Memorial Home)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman is free on bond after prosecutors charged her with criminal neglect that led to...
Mar 18, 2022
