Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Heartland board eliminates 23 positions
Cost cutting measures are being put in place at Heartland Community College. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Despite the pleas of parents, students, and players Heartland Community Colle...
Apr 19, 2016
Jensen looks at diversity as he takes on new role at IWU
Eric Jensen was named Illinois Wesleyan’s 19th president in September. (Photo courtesy IWU)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University’s new president has been on the jo...
Apr 19, 2016
Durbin: Split vote on immigration would lead to ‘chaos’
U.S. Dick Durbin said he’s not sure if there are enough vote on the Supreme Court to uphold President’s Obama’s executive actions on immigration. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network)By ...
Apr 19, 2016
McLean County EMA director Hawk to retire
McLean County Emergency Management Agency director Curt Hawk poses for a photo with daughters (left) Micki Gaddy and Melissa Marriott after he received a proclamation for his years of service to the c...
Apr 19, 2016
‘Visual pollution’ to stay as Normal allows billboards to remain
Normal’s Town Council voted 4-to-3 to an amendment which allows two billboards to remain standing. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council has narr...
Apr 19, 2016
Police: Indiana man shot himself on interstate traffic stop in Bloomington
Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal shooting along I-55 in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The man who shot and killed hims...
Apr 19, 2016
Illinois comptroller: Pay will be delayed for lawmakers, officeholders during impasse
Illinois comptroller Leslie Munger says until a budget is passed, pay for state lawmakers and other officeholders will be delayed. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Leslie Munger)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio ...
Apr 18, 2016
Normal looking at contract for old Amtrak station renovation
The project coincides with the state’s high speed rail work. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will consider a $2.5 million contract Monday night wit...
Apr 18, 2016
Reilly receives ISU’s Superintendent of the Year Award
Barry Reilly received the award at an ISU gala earlier this month. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly recently took home a prestigious award from ...
Apr 18, 2016
Rock the Block in Normal to honor volunteers
A hot dot eating contest will be included in the third annual Rock the Block in Normal on April 23. (Photo courtesy YouTube/United Way McLean County)By Eric StockNORMAL – United Way of McLean Co...
Apr 17, 2016
