Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Senate follows House lead in budget bills
State Sen. Matt Murphy says Democrats in his chamber should be above the tactics of calling bills that cut services the way the governor suggested, then voting them down. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)...
May 28, 2015
Bloomington police investigate fast food burglary
Bloomington Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the Burger King where money was taken. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a burglary at a fast fo...
May 28, 2015
District 87 establishes new parent committee
The district is hoping parents can get more involved and learn more about their children’s education through the new committee. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has a...
May 27, 2015
Washington School students pass reading record
Students at Washington Elementary have surpassed the 150 million word goal. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – They are celebrating at Washington Elementary School ...
May 27, 2015
Bloomington supports application for federal grant for jail, transit
Big changes could be coming to the McLean County Jail and Connect Transit center. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is putting its support behind an application ...
May 27, 2015
Illinois Democrats advance budget bills
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) says Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget plan would hurt the middle class. (Photo by www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budget bills ...
May 27, 2015
Bloomington approves Uber ordinance
The city has approved an ordinance that allows companies like Uber to operate legally. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON -An ordinance that allows transportation network companies l...
May 26, 2015
Sen. Brady: Democrat budget ‘unrealistic’
State Sen. Bill Brady does not like a state budget proposed by Democrats. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) called the state budget being pro...
May 26, 2015
Bloomington considering ordinance to regulate Uber
Uber is not currently allowed to operate in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An ordinance to allow Uber, and similar transportation networks, to operate legally in B...
May 26, 2015
Bloomington Police use social media to solve crimes, interact with community
Bloomington Police started using Facebook in Jan. 2014By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are using social media in a variety of ways.Bloomington Police Spokesperson Sarah Mayer said a...
May 25, 2015
