Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington rejects sales tax sharing idea
A majority of the council said they were not interested in the idea. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The idea of Bloomington and Normal splitting sales tax revenue got a “...
Jun 13, 2016
LGBT and allies march against hate
More than one hundred people marched against hate in Downtown Bloomington Monday. (WJBC/Terry James)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Hate will not be tolerated. That was the message more than 100 mem...
Jun 13, 2016
McLean County Relay for Life to again include 5K run
This year’s McLean County Relay for Life is scheduled for Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at Normal Community High School. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibWhile walkers raise funds to fig...
Jun 13, 2016
Vigil for Orlando shootings planned for tonight in Bloomington
The public is invited to a vigil that begins at 7:00 tonight at the Bistro and moves to Withers Park in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibA vigil for the Orlando shooting victims is planne...
Jun 13, 2016
Tipsord named State Farm chairman, Rust to retire
Michael Tipsord (right) will succeed Ed Rust Jr. as State Farm’s Chairman of the Board. (Photo courtesy State Farm)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One year after retiring from the CEO post that...
Jun 13, 2016
LaHood on Orlando mass shooting: Gun control not the answer
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood called the Orlando shooting a terrorist act and said gun control wouldn’t prevent an attack like that. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Eric StockWASHINGTON –...
Jun 13, 2016
Unit 5 preparing for no state funding through November
Superintendent Mark Daniel spoke about the possible future of state funding during this week’s Board of Education meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – There is concern at U...
Jun 12, 2016
Rauner vetoes appropriations bill
Rauner vetoes spending bill. (WJBC file photo)By IRNSPRINGFIELD – Illinois needs real budget solutions, not empty promises. That's the reason Gov. Bruce Rauner gave for vetoing a nearly $4 billi...
Jun 11, 2016
Police look for missing Bloomington teen
Police are searching for a missing 16 year old. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Police need your help finding a missing 16 year old gir...
Jun 11, 2016
Comptroller: Payments to stop July 1 without budget
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger says if tax increases were the only solution to the state's budget crisis, Illinois’ income tax would have to increase to 8 percent. (Photo courtesy Facebook/L...
Jun 10, 2016
