Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Irvin goes from Mitsubishi to Town of Normal
The new Director of Communications for the Town of Normal has strong ties to the community. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesThe man who served as the voice of Mitsubishi in Normal has accepted a new jo...
May 04, 2016
Letter carriers planning annual food drive
Letter carriers from Central Illinois will join their colleagues nationwide in their annual food drive May 14. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Local letter carriers are planning t...
May 04, 2016
Durbin not pleased after Senate breaks without Zika funding
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Dubin)By RFD News NetworkWASHINGTON – Members of Congress are mostly back in their districts without a funding deal to battle the Zika virus threat.U.S. Sen. Dick D...
May 03, 2016
Illinois lawmakers, officials disagree on possible progressive tax effect
State Rep. Loug Lang believed the majority of small businesses would get a tax break. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – An argument is brewing o...
May 03, 2016
Koos’ Germany trip produces ‘strong possibilities’
Mayor Chris Koos made the trip last week. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos’ trip last week to what’s known as the world’s largest industrial ...
May 03, 2016
Bloomington-Normal garden walk marks 20 years
Tickets are on sale for the Glorious Gardens Festival Garden Walk.. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal’s annual Glorious Garden Festival Garden Wal...
May 03, 2016
Bipartisan panel working on Illinois budget compromise
State Rep. Dan Brady is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that’s working behind the scenes on possible solution to the state’s 10-month old budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Facebook...
May 03, 2016
Report: School consolidations could save Illinois $170 million annually
State Sen. Bill Brady says school consolidations should be decided at the local level. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A report from the Illinois Policy Institute claims the state co...
May 02, 2016
House backs measure to strengthen email privacy
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Electronic Communications Privacy Act hasn't been updated since 1986. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkTAYLORVILLE – Do you fear the federal ...
May 02, 2016
Normal cleaning up rail agreement with IDOT
The town is still unsure when a pedestrian crossing at Uptown Station will be completed. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on an amended interg...
May 02, 2016
