Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington discussing less parking on Hershey, creating budget task force
New stop lights along Hershey Road will mean eliminating some parking in the area. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking to install stop lights on Hershey Road ...
Syndicated Author May 11, 2015

Deadline approaching for Normal arts grant
The grants benefit arts programs and organizations in Normal. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – The deadline to apply for funding through the Town of Normal’s Harmon Arts Grant Program...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2015

Home Sweet Home seeking donations for May Community Challenge
Home Sweet Home is trying to raise $100,000 through its annual May Community Challenge. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s May and that means it’s ti...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2015

Rauner agrees with Supreme Court pension ruling
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he agrees with the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the state's 2013 pension restructuring law. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio ...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2015

Normal celebrates Train Day
Sally Heffernan (above) shows off a prize that will be given away at Saturday’s Train Day event. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Saturday marks the Town of Normal’s third Train...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2015

Bloomington water director resigns after one week
Patrick Ryan started with Bloomington on April 27. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s water director for barely a week has resigned.Patrick Ryan started the job...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2015

Kirk wanted Israel recognition in Iran nuclear deal
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk was among the 98 senators who supported a bill allowing Congress to review the final Iran nuclear deal. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHI...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2015

Madigan to call for right-to-work vote
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has called for a vote next week on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s right to work proposal. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – As s...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2015

Bloomington library board discusses Bookmobile stops
Bloomington’s mayor recently raised concerns about the number of Bookmobile stops on the city’s west side. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Publi...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2015

Route 66 Visitors Center already a hit; Tourism revenue rises in Bloomington-Normal
The Route 66 Visitors Center has seen 885 visitors since it opened April 25. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Route 66 Visitors Center has only been open for 12 days, but its alre...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2015