Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Heartland offers new agriculture courses
Heartland Community College is offering new “face-to-face” agriculture courses this fall. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland Community College is offering new “fa...
Aug 08, 2015
Bloomington engineers receive top honors
Kevin Kothe has been with the city 24 years. Robert Yehl started with Bloomington in 2013. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A pair of Bloomington Engineers recently received high...
Aug 08, 2015
Students urged to get vaccinated ahead of school year
Health officials say getting your child immunized before they are at risk for disease is key. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Back to school time is here and local health officials ar...
Aug 08, 2015
Lahood says the debate is on
Lahood says he will attend a televised debate with Rob Mellon later this month.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesPEORIA – Democratic Congressional Candidate Rob Mellon announced earlier this week t...
Aug 07, 2015
