Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal looking at contract for Virginia Avenue reconstruction
The project will begin later this summer, if the Town Council approves the construction contract. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal is planning a complete recon...
Jun 20, 2016
Disgruntled homeowner pays property tax bill in singles
State Sen. Pam Althoff said high property taxes is forcing many Illinoisans out of their homes. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkMcHENRY – Fed up with high p...
Jun 20, 2016
Robustelli concerned as budget stalemate rolls on
Robustelli frustrated by lack of movement from the state on budget. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry JamesBloomington – Payments from the state have been slow to arrive at the MetCom 911 center i...
Jun 19, 2016
Coliseum managers working on selling naming rights
The contract with U.S. Cellular for naming of the venue expired earlier this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new managers of the U.S. Cellular Colise...
Jun 19, 2016
Mistrial declared in reckless driving case
A mistrial was declared in a reckless driving case against Randy Crump on Thursday, while he was cleared on a misdemeanor charge. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois sees drop in unemployment rate despite job losses
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate for May dropped to 6.4 percent. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite a decrease, Illinois' un...
Jun 17, 2016
Girl, 16, injured in Bloomington shooting
Bloomington Police are investigating a reported drive-by shooting on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot...
Jun 17, 2016
McLean County Museum of History surpasses capital campaign goal
The 2016 History Makers Gala honored Jill Hutchison, Jack Porter, Gordon Ropp, and Father Ric Schneider. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History...
Jun 16, 2016
Chambers works to prevent drug deaths
Chambers saysone overdose is one too many. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers continues to work with law enforcement to reduce drug ...
Jun 16, 2016
Fewer students applying for MAP grants
(WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Thousand of Illinois students apparently don't want to risk the state’s MAP grant delays and disappointments.New numbers from the Il...
Jun 15, 2016
