Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington City Council to consider Hamilton Road extension study
The Bloomington City Council will consider a phase one study into the Hamilton Road extension project. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A $968,000 study is up for c...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2015

Late surge lifts Illinois Wesleyan to win at Elmhurst
Artie Checchin scored three touchdowns in IWU’s win at Elmhurst on Saturday. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By Eric StockELMHURST – No. 15-ranked Illinois Wesleyan took advantage of the...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2015

White to legislators: ‘Do your job and pass a budget’
White told WJBC’s Terry James state lawmakers must get to work and stop making Illinois residents suffer. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2015

Big Brothers Big Sisters gets donation from sheriff’s deputies
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois serves nearly 800 youth in Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur and surrounding areas. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois)By ...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2015

State Farm providing scholarships to Lincoln College students
The scholarships will help low income students at the Normal campus that are working towards a bachelor’s degree. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Scholarships being provided by ...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2015

Congress sets new rules on spending allowances
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in March amid a federal investigation into his spending habits. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – New rules in Congress aim to prev...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2015

Rauner responds to GOP critics
Gov. Bruce Rauner is firing back at other Republicans who have criticized him lately over, among other things, how he's handling this year's budget process. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Alex Degm...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2015

Lower than expected earnings for CAT
Caterpillar shows lower than expected earnings.(WJBC file photo)By IRN/Dave DahlEven lowered expectations were too high for Caterpillar’s third quarter. The Peoria-based company reported sales o...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2015

Market Street rail bridge work extended again
Construction on the bridge project began in March. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Completion of the West Market Street railroad bridge project in Bloomington is being push...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2015

Bloomington fire causes $200K in damages, cause still unknown
A fire caused $200,000 in damages to a Bloomington home on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Fire officials say a blaze caused $200,000 in d...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2015