Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois translation bill fails after lawmakers introduce free option
State Rep. Robert Martwick sponsored a measure to provide a Spanish-language version of the Illinois General Assembly website. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPR...
Mar 19, 2017
Lawmakers examine EDGE credit to help businesses
State lawmakers are debating the addition of an EDGE credit to keep businesses in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are torn on whether to entice busine...
Mar 19, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break ground to ...
Mar 18, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break grou...
Mar 18, 2017
West Bloomington group buys former Jesus House
West Bloomington Revitalization Project has purchased the property at 724 W. Washington Street, formerly known as the Jesus House. (Photo by Eric Stock)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A group that...
Mar 18, 2017
Normal considering changes to public comment policy
The council’s current rules only allow a resident to speak once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will consider changes to the town’s...
Mar 17, 2017
Massive campaign spending could follow if Pritzker gets Democratic gubernatorial nomination
More than $100 million was spent in 2014’s gubernatorial race. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Billionaire venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker announced this week he’s ...
Mar 17, 2017
SYNERGY HomeCare hosting class to help seniors learn social media skills
Facebook will be the primary focus of the class. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois is holding a special class Friday designed to help senior c...
Mar 16, 2017
Donation allows Salvation Army to purchase commercial fridge
The fridge was unveiled at the Salvation Army Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington has received a much needed donation for its food p...
Mar 16, 2017
Illinois People’s Action makes push for Welcoming City ordinances
The group held a press conference at Unitarian Universalist Church Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois People’s Action, along with some local church of...
Mar 16, 2017
