Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IWU to open small business development center
McLean County SBDC Director Karen Bussone talks with officials at a March 1 launch event for the SBDC. (Photo courtesy IWU)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University is getting into...
Mar 02, 2017
Rauner tours storm damage in LaSalle County
Gov. Bruce Rauner toured tornado damage in LaSalle County on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner/Facebook)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois Emergency Management Dire...
Mar 02, 2017
Package, including income tax increases, on hold at state capitol
State Sen. Tim Bivins denounced the so-called ‘Grand Bargain’ on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate adjourned late Wed...
Mar 02, 2017
Normal mayoral candidates support unions, differ on most vital aspect of government
Incumbent Chris Koos (left) and challenger Marc Tiritilli (right) spoke at a candidates forum Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The two candidates for Mayor of Nor...
Mar 01, 2017
Renner calls statement by Normal shocking, disappointing
Bloomington voted Monday to unilaterally terminate the Metro Zone deal. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – “Shocked and disappointed” was Bloomington Mayor Tari Re...
Mar 01, 2017
State dismisses charges against Bloomington firefighter
the charges were related to an incident in November. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Brian Turner)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Domestic battery charges against a Bloomington firefighter were dropped T...
Mar 01, 2017
Books To Benefit seeking used book donations
President Jackie Langhoff said they accept all kinds of books. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A local non-profit is seeking used book donations for its book sale in May.Bo...
Mar 01, 2017
State Farm reports operating loss, net worth gain
State Farm reports its net worth grew by nearly $5 billion despite a 2016 operating loss of $1.2 billion. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – State Farm has reported a pre-tax operati...
Feb 28, 2017
BPD chief: Crime down but street violence, DUIs remain concerns
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner reviewed the city’s latest crime statistics to the city council on Monday. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Po...
Feb 28, 2017
Bloomington voters select mayor finalists
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is election day in Bloomington.The city is holding a primary in a five-way race for mayor. In...
Feb 28, 2017
