Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
West Bloomington group buys former Jesus House
West Bloomington Revitalization Project has purchased the property at 724 W. Washington Street, formerly known as the Jesus House. (Photo by Eric Stock)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A group that...
Mar 18, 2017
Normal considering changes to public comment policy
The council’s current rules only allow a resident to speak once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will consider changes to the town’s...
Mar 17, 2017
Massive campaign spending could follow if Pritzker gets Democratic gubernatorial nomination
More than $100 million was spent in 2014’s gubernatorial race. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Billionaire venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker announced this week he’s ...
Mar 17, 2017
SYNERGY HomeCare hosting class to help seniors learn social media skills
Facebook will be the primary focus of the class. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois is holding a special class Friday designed to help senior c...
Mar 16, 2017
Donation allows Salvation Army to purchase commercial fridge
The fridge was unveiled at the Salvation Army Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington has received a much needed donation for its food p...
Mar 16, 2017
Illinois People’s Action makes push for Welcoming City ordinances
The group held a press conference at Unitarian Universalist Church Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois People’s Action, along with some local church of...
Mar 16, 2017
U of I president proposes more financial aid for Illinois students
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen has proposed funneling more financial aid to keep students in the state. (Photo courtesy Facebook/University of Illinois)By Greg HalbleibCHAMPAIGN – ...
Mar 15, 2017
Mennonite Relief Sale set for 59th year
The sale begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 59th annual Mennonite Relief Sale is this weekend at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.The sale kicks ...
Mar 15, 2017
CIRA officials to continue talks over expiring soccer fields
Central Illinois Regional Airport’s lease with the Prairie City Soccer League expires at the end of 2017. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The clock has been ticking for years o...
Mar 15, 2017
Illinois lawmaker proposes raising minimum wage to $15
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) is introducing legislation to raise the minimum wage in Illinois to $15. (Photo by www.ilga.gov)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The $15 minimum wage movement ...
Mar 14, 2017
