Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lincoln Leisure Center reopening still unknown
The Lincoln Leisure Center at 1206 S. Lee St. is closed indefinitely because of an asbestos problem. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A timeline for the reopening of t...
Jan 21, 2016
BPD searching for missing 52-year-old
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department are searching for a missing 52-year-old.Clyde G. Lambert, of Bloomington, voluntarily left hi...
Jan 20, 2016
Republicans propose changes to CPS
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Christine Radogno)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Republican legislative leaders are proposing several changes they say will save Chicago Public Schools ...
Jan 20, 2016
Davis: Future Supreme Court ruling beyond issue of immigration
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right) and State Rep. Dan Brady (left) spoke with media on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) welcomes a d...
Jan 20, 2016
State could help resolve dispute over McLean County health fund reserves
Jim Soeldner was appointed Vice-Chairman of the McLean County Board on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One of McLean County government’s new lead...
Jan 20, 2016
IDPH warning against Zika virus contraction overseas
Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Flickr)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning residents about the potential of contracting the Zika virus w...
Jan 20, 2016
Supreme Court to hear challenge of President’s immigration orders
U.S. Supreme Court. (Photo by Flickr/dbking)By Joe RagusaWASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has announced that it’s going to hear a challenge to President Barack Obama’s executive action...
Jan 19, 2016
Bloomington-Normal housing market improves in 2015
Sales were up more than 5 percent last year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – After a rough 2014, the local housing market showed improvement in 2015.Overall sales were up 5.6 pe...
Jan 19, 2016
State Sen. looking to free up veterans home funds
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state senator hopes to free up $60 million in capital funds to finish a veterans home in northwest Chicago but the governor ...
Jan 19, 2016
McIntyre named McLean County Board chairman
John McIntyre (center) was appointed McLean County Board chairman on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There’s a changing of the guard in McLean County governme...
Jan 19, 2016
