Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Rauner will skip Republican convention
Governor Bruce Rauner made a stop at Nord Outdoor Power in Bloomington Friday. (Patti Penn/WJBC)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The head of the Republican party in Illinois is our Governor. However,...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2016

United Way announces 2016 program grants
Volunteers spent over 1,400 hours deciding which programs will receive funding this year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County has announced local pro...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2016

Clinton plant hopes new legislation will keep facility open
Clinton Power Station is one of two Illinois power plants Exelon is threatening to close.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – With profits falling, there is new hope in a bill in front of th...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

Police looking for drugged drivers
Police are cracking down on drugged drivers. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Many Illinois officers will be able to better identify drugged drivers.Illinois is...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

Rauner administration sued by service providers
(WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A group of social services providers is suing to be put to the front of Illinois' payout line.A coalition of 64 social ser...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

Barickman: Manar’s school funding proposal is CPS bailout
State Sen. Jason Barickman thought the proposal is not the right way to change Illinois’ school funding formula. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – St...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

Purses empower women in Bloomington-Normal
Money from the event will help Women Build McLean County. (Logo courtesy http://www.uwaymc.org/power-purse)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – It’s hoped more than 100 purses can lead to a new hom...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

U-High student awarded grand prize in Operation Cool
The 19th annual Operation Cool finale featured students from 19 high schools vying for a chance to win a new Mitsubishi. (Photo Susan Saunders/WJBC)By Greg Halbleib and Susan SaundersNORMAL – A ...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

GOP strategist expects voter crossover for Trump, Clinton
Donald Trump won the Indiana primary on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Now that Donald Trump has all but secured the Republican nomination for president...
Syndicated Author May 04, 2016

Irvin goes from Mitsubishi to Town of Normal
The new Director of Communications for the Town of Normal has strong ties to the community. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesThe man who served as the voice of Mitsubishi in Normal has accepted a new jo...
Syndicated Author May 04, 2016