Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Renner expected to announce bid for second term
Tari Renner was elected in 2013. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s mayor is expected to announce his re-election bid at a press conference Wednesday.“Tom...
Aug 23, 2016
AM General not buying Mitsubishi plant, Normal officials not giving up hope
The plant officially closed earlier this year. (WJBC File photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – It appears automaker AM General is not going to be buying the now-closed Mitsubishi Plant in Normal.Tha...
Aug 22, 2016
Shoe donations top 3500 pounds
OSF and Home Sweet Home Ministries Shoe Drive is being considered a big success. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Something as simple as a pair of shoes can help someone start a new ...
Aug 22, 2016
Illinois budget major priority for legislators in veto session
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budget, budget, budget — that's a priority for both sides of the aisle in the Illinois Legislature this fall.Illinois ha...
Aug 22, 2016
Bloomington-Normal housing sales still up for 2016
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal housing sales continue showing improvement.Numbers from the local Association of Realtors show overall says are up 5.2 percent...
Aug 22, 2016
Day of the Dozer returns this Saturday
By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – An event giving kids the chance to experience big construction equipment up close is returning this weekend.Day of the Dozer is this Saturday from 10 a.m. till 4 p....
Aug 22, 2016
Illinois to start task force to combat human trafficking
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill on Sunday to create a task force on human trafficking. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a bill to create ...
Aug 22, 2016
Illinois Corn Checkoff gives big donation to IATIC
The Illinois Corn Checkoff donated a total of $90,000 to Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom. (Flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Following 25 years of continued support, the Illinois Corn C...
Aug 21, 2016
New database provides info on all Illinois judges
Northwestern lecturer Leigh Bienen says she started the site because she couldn’t easily find information on judges involved in wrongful convictions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach...
Aug 21, 2016
Students are encouraged to eat and drink healthy for school
As students return to the classroom, they are encouraged to make healthy eating choices. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – School is back in swing and the kids are fluttering back t...
Aug 21, 2016
