Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Early voting to begin Tuesday after court settles AG ballot
Early voting was put on hold until a court ruled on Scott Drury’s entry on the Democratic ballot for attorney general. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Local elect...
Feb 16, 2018
Lawmakers look to fill Illinois’ substitute teacher shortage
The Illinois Association of School Administrators says the teacher shortage is partly caused by new certification requirements.(Photo by Victor Bjrkund/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
Feb 16, 2018
Durbin addresses gun violence after Florida school shooting
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has reiterated his call for gun control following the mass shooting at a high school in Florida this week. (Photo courtesy CNN) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – U.S. S...
Feb 16, 2018
Car dealer and local Red Cross team up for CPR, AED training
(Left to right) Jeromy Williams, Cathy Napoline, Ryan Gremore, and Jordan Turner describe the story of Turner’s cardiac arrest and the efforts of Williams, Napoline, and first responders to save...
Feb 16, 2018
Prairie Vista to see longer drives on 18th tee, more netting to protect neighbors
The netting along Prairie Vista Golf Course would be raised from 30 to 60 feet as part of an expanded 18th hole under a plan the Bloomington City Council will consider. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) B...
Feb 15, 2018
Statehouse leaders react to Rauner’s budget, blasting pension cost shift proposal
Gov, Bruce Rauner delivered his annual budget address on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Nework SPRINGFIELD – Critics of Gov. Bruce Rauner's budge...
Feb 15, 2018
UPDATE: Unit 5 school bus overturns, injuring three kids and driver
A Unit 5 school bus overturned after colliding with a car Wednesday afternoon on Rt. 150 and Abraham Rd., near Evans Jr. High. Three kids and the bus driver were taken to local hospitals.(Photo courte...
Feb 14, 2018
District 87 approves BHS renovation bid despite higher cost
The District 87 school board approved renovations for Bloomington High School totaling $674,576. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – District 87 will be reaching deeper into its walle...
Feb 14, 2018
School bus overturns after colliding with car, minor injuries reported
Police blocked traffic on U.S. 150 at the southeast edge of Bloomington. (Photo Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – State police say a school bus and a car collided on U.S. 150 just...
Feb 14, 2018
Union rep: City workers helped their own cause in defeating privatization plan for garbage pick-up
Union workers who pick-up garbage in Bloomington helped persuade the city council to reject privatization of the government service. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Union wor...
Feb 14, 2018
