Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

GOP lawmakers to business leaders: You might not get all you are owed
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Carl Teichman (left) introduced (L to R) State Reps. Dan Brady and Keith Sommer and State Sens. Jason Barickman and Bill Brady (not pictured) in a legi...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016

Renovation underway for former North Normal Holiday Inn
Representatives from the Town of Normal and Swift Hospitality Group were on hand to break ground on the project Tuesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – First it was a Sheraton,...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016

McLean County OKs election money; delays gravel pit permit
McLean County Board member Rich Buchanan said college students are largely to blame for long lines at ISU on election day in March. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON R...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016

Bloomington elects to not vote on video gaming fees
Bloomington City Council opted to not vote on additional video gaming fees. (WJBC File Photo) by Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council decided in a Committee of the Wh...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016

Normal, ISU discuss strong relationship
The town and ISU recently attended the International Town/Gown Association Conference. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The relationship between Illinois State and the Town of No...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

State budget woes lead to high interest payments
Interest payments are much higher due to the state’s budget woes. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By IRNSPRINGFIELD – A new report on Illinois' borrowing shows how the state's dys...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

Utlity bill help for low income during hot weather
There’s help for high utility bills this summer.(Photo courtesy Facebook)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Summer is just underway and the heat is on.Now there is help for those that are worried...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

Rauner tells Tribune editorial board he will run again
(Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By RFD News NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner is putting an early end to speculation about his political future.In a meeting with the Chicago Tribune editorial board...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

WIU expecting 20 percent less money from state
(WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkMACOMB – Western Illinois University’s preliminary budget expects 20 percent fewer dollars from the state and 10 percent fewer students.University...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

2 hospitalized in Logan County motorcycle crash
Illinois State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Lincoln on Sunday.(Photo by Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Eric StockLINCOLN – A motorcycle crash in Lincoln has landed two people in the...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016