Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington considering temporary structure for city snow plows
The snow plows had been stored in the former Connect Transit bus barn. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking at moving its snow plows into a long term, but temp...
Sep 24, 2016
Mitchell worried about Clinton nuke plant
Nuke plants in Clinton and the Quad-Cities are still waiting on state legislators. (WJBC file photo)By RFDMacon County State Representative Bill Mitchell is ready to go “nuclear” when he l...
Sep 24, 2016
CornBelters name new general manager
The Normal CornBelters have named a new general manager. (Normal CornBelters)By The Normal CornbeltersNORMAL, Ill. – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are pleased to an...
Sep 24, 2016
Bloomington could conduct $169,000 space needs study
Assistant City Manager Steve Rasmussen said the city is out of room in City Hall. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday on approving a $169,000 s...
Sep 23, 2016
Student-loan debt advocacy group slams Davis’ employer-aid bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has proposed a solution to help college students dealing with mounting student loan debt. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A student-loa...
Sep 23, 2016
Bloomington man arrested following car burglaries
Bloomington Police arrested a 24-year-old man after a series of car burglaries early Friday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a car burglar was caught red-handed early Frid...
Sep 23, 2016
Illinois watchdog group to appear on ’60 Minutes’
“60 Minutes” has been filming the Edgar County Watchdogs this week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/”60 Minutes”By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Edgar County Watchdogs...
Sep 23, 2016
Project manager says east-side highway not needed, for now
A public hearing on the proposed east-side highway is planned for Oct. 19 at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy arcgis.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s looking...
Sep 22, 2016
NPD make drug arrest after investigation with McLean County State’s Attorney
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – An investigation by the Normal Police Department and McLean County State’s Attorney office has led to the arrest of a male...
Sep 21, 2016
Twin Cities home sales remain steady
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Housing sales in Bloomington-Normal remain consistent for 2016.The local Association of Realtors reported overall sales were up 5...
Sep 21, 2016
