Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Prices rise at the pump
A problem at a refinery in Indiana is affecting Illinois gas prices. (Flickr/Mike Mozart)By John Gregory/IRNWHITING, IN – The partial shutdown of a major Midwest oil refinery means you'll be pay...
Aug 12, 2015
Students and staff: ISU move in going well
Parents and students flooded Watterson Towers to get moved in Wednesday morning. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Students and parents flooded the halls of Watterson Towers Wedn...
Aug 12, 2015
Renner speaks on Zoo, Budget Task Force
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner is happy the Flamingo Exhibit was approved. (WJBC file photo)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner knows there has been a lot of discussion of the ...
Aug 12, 2015
Stayton charged with first-degree murder in Long Point shooting
(Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Joe RagusaLONG POINT – A man from Streator has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the shooting death of a man in Long Point Sunday.David Stayton, 5...
Aug 11, 2015
Bloomington Budget Task Force could make recommendations in September
City Manager David Hales has heard some consensus for charging more for bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s Budget Task Force is expected to ...
Aug 11, 2015
Rauner wants concessions if state picks up more pension costs for CPS
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – If the state is going to pick up more pension costs for Chicago teachers, Gov. Bruce Rauner is asking for some concessions o...
Aug 11, 2015
Bloomington City Council approves Miller Park Zoo flamingo exhibit
The Bloomington City Council approved a $233,000 flamingo exhibit for Miller Park Zoo Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The flamingo exhibit at Miller Park Zoo has been g...
Aug 10, 2015
Chief Woodruff has move in tips for students
Woodruff advises students to,”pack lightly.” (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal is becoming busy with students again as college classes begin next week.Illino...
Aug 10, 2015
Bloomington council to consider property tax abatement for old Mid-City Hotel
The Bloomington City Council will consider a property tax abatement for the owner of the old Mid-City Hotel in downtown Bloomington if the owner redevelops the property into apartments by June 2017. (...
Aug 10, 2015
Man struck by train early Saturday
By Nick McClintockNORMAL- Police are investigating the death a man after he was hit by a train early Saturday morning.McLean County Coroner Kathleen Davis says that her office was informed of a male p...
Aug 08, 2015
