Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Law would allow the undocumented to participate in exchange
U.S. Rep. Luis Guiterrez (D-Chicago). (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network, file)By IRN/John GregoryA new bill in Congress would allow undocumented immigrants to purchase health insurance on the excha...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2015

Group of Bloomington aldermen discuss approach to budget cuts
A group of Bloomington aldermen discussed how the council should prioritize potential budget cuts Wednesday at the Bloomington Police Department. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloo...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2015

UAW suspends strike vote at Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors is scheduled to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock and Terry JamesNORMAL – The United Auto Workers union has suspended its scheduled vote to strike at M...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2015

Bloomington man gets 14 years in prison for role in armed robbery
(Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A man who played the role of getaway driver for the armed robbery of the Cigarette Express on North Prospect Road in January has been se...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2015

Sanders appeals to young voters in Chicago
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a Democratic candidate for president, speaks at the University of Chicago. (Photo courtesy John Gregory)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A Democr...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2015

Bloomington renews subdivision agreement
The Bloomington City Council has approved renewing a development agreement for the Cedar Ridge subdivision. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has agreed to waive developmen...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2015

Mitsubishi, UAW agree to contract extension as plant closing nears
Mitsubishi Motors plans to halt production at its plant in Normal on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors North America and the United Auto Workers Local 2488 have a...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2015

Bloomington Police seek attacker following robbery attempt
Bloomington Police are investigating a Monday night robbery. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a woman was hospitalized after she was injured in a strong-arm rob...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2015

Unit 5 begins strategic planning
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said transportation will be a key issue in the district’s strategic planning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 wants the public’s help ...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015

Atheist crashes committee hearing, calls for Rauner impeachment
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Could Illinois impeach its second out of three governors?An Illinois House committee heard from a surprise witness who barged in...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015