Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Project manager says east-side highway not needed, for now
A public hearing on the proposed east-side highway is planned for Oct. 19 at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy arcgis.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s looking...
Sep 22, 2016
NPD make drug arrest after investigation with McLean County State’s Attorney
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – An investigation by the Normal Police Department and McLean County State’s Attorney office has led to the arrest of a male...
Sep 21, 2016
Twin Cities home sales remain steady
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Housing sales in Bloomington-Normal remain consistent for 2016.The local Association of Realtors reported overall sales were up 5...
Sep 21, 2016
Unit 5 chief suggests busing help from National Guard, emergency services
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel is working several avenues to solve busing problems. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Unit 5 leaders continue to scramble to transport stu...
Sep 21, 2016
Bloomington Planning Commission member seeks Ward 3 alderman seat
J. Alan Balmer has been on the Planning Commission for five years. (Terry James/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A member of the Bloomington Planning Commission is making a run at the City C...
Sep 20, 2016
McLean County presents ‘stand-pat’ budget; OKs board room AV replacement
The McLean County Board will consider the 2017 budget in November. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – County employees would get modest raises and homeowners would pay the same...
Sep 20, 2016
Washington parks director named new head of Normal parks and rec
Doug Damery comes to Normal after 13 years as the head of the Washington Park District. (Photo Facebook/Washington Park District)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – The new director of parks and recreation...
Sep 20, 2016
Local partnerships help District 87 in light of uncertain state funding
District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly says a program to equip all students with a computer and internet is ahead of schedule. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – District 87 Superin...
Sep 20, 2016
Coaches comment on standing for anthem
Coaches offer their opinions on standing for the national anthem.(Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr)By Terry JamesIllinois Wesleyan University football coach Norm Eash is standing by his players who chose t...
Sep 20, 2016
Police search for Dunkin’ Donuts suspect
Bloomington police are looking for someone who broke into Dunkin’ Donuts Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – An employee scared off a would-be burglar at the Dunkin&...
Sep 20, 2016
