Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local police issue rules for fireworks show
The McLean County Sky Concert will begin at dusk at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal.(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dominik Susmel)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local police are offer...
Jul 02, 2016
ISU gains sense of certainty after stopgap budget approved
The state approved $1 billion in funding for state universities. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – State universities are among those receiving money from the state as a result of Thur...
Jul 01, 2016
UPDATED: Illinois lawmakers pass stopgap budget
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators have approved a stopgap budget for the state and Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed it into law.The measures fund essential state ...
Jun 30, 2016
Michael: Voters can help election run smoothly
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael has tips to make the election process easier for voters and her office. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Reducing wait times for November’s ...
Jun 30, 2016
Health care consultant: With or without budget, damage is already done
A sign on the door at Life Center for Independent Living indicates the office is no longer open on Fridays due to the state budget impasse. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – T...
Jun 30, 2016
Extreme Motors raises awareness and money
Extreme Motors presented checks to Autism McLean and America’s Gold Star Families. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – Extreme Motors in Bloomington presented two chec...
Jun 29, 2016
County may help transition out of state child care resource program
The McLean County Health Department may help local child care providers as a state resource program ends. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department ...
Jun 29, 2016
Connect Transit to offer limited service to outlying areas in pilot project
Connect Transit’s new route schedule takes effect on Aug. 15. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The buses will continue to run to some of the outlying areas in the Twin ...
Jun 29, 2016
Supreme Court scholar: Immigration case could resurface after deadlocked vote
Illinois State University professor Meghan Leonard discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling b...
Jun 29, 2016
U.S. Rep. Davis tours Home Sweet Home
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) said the VA needs to be providing better care for veterans. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) tou...
Jun 28, 2016
