Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Salvation Army beats Make A Difference campaign goal
Salvation Army Captain Paul James (left) stands with State Rep. Dan Brady (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The local Salvation Army’s annual Make A Difference...
Jan 26, 2017
Hauman: Bloomington should be ‘brilliant in the basics’
Diana Hauman’s has been on the City Council since September 2014. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – As Bloomington nears a primary election to narrow the field of mayoral ca...
Jan 26, 2017
Bloomington mayoral candidate claims fellow candidate spreading false information
A primary to narrow the field of candidates for Bloomington mayor is being held next month. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Fake news has been a national headline and a candidat...
Jan 26, 2017
Dems, GOP chime in on State of the State address
The State of the State was given Wednesday at the Illinois capitol. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle offered thoughts on Gov. Bruce Rauner&...
Jan 25, 2017
Rauner hits familiar themes in State of the State address
The governor delivered his address early Wednesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner touched on familiar themes in his State of the State address as h...
Jan 25, 2017
Judge sets trial date for Petersen in parent killings
Brian Petersen will face a stipulated bench trial on Feb. 27. (pool photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has set a Feb. 27 stipulated bench trial for a Bloomington man who is a...
Jan 25, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Jan. 24, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. Jan. 24, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jan 25, 2017
School choice supporters hope to change perception
School choice supporters are trying to change the perception of charter schools. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – School choice supporters are rallying ...
Jan 23, 2017
Farmers cautiously optimistic about Trump administration
The dawn of a new administration is causing some farmers to look at the future with optimism. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Farmers in Illinois are hoping that the new ...
Jan 22, 2017
Bloomington-Normal home sales see modest increase
Bloomington-Normal homes sales rose 2.8 percent in 2016. (Photo courtesy zyclassifieds/Flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal overcame a steep drop in new home construction in 2016...
Jan 22, 2017
