Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal looks to approve agreement to regulate Uber
Bloomington recently passed an ordinance allowing networks like Uber to operate legally in the area. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council plans to vote Monday on a...
Jun 15, 2015
Bloomington Salvation Army launches fan drive
The Salvation Army of McLean County is collecting fans to distribute to families in need this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Salvation Army Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As the temper...
Jun 13, 2015
Red Cross warns against flash flooding
According to the Red Cross, less than two feet of water can sweep a car away. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Doug Kerr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Heavy rain has been making its way to Central Illin...
Jun 13, 2015
Rauner freezes $420 million as budget stalemate continues
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued another spending freeze as the budget deadlock continues. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner)By John GregoryCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner insists a partial...
Jun 13, 2015
McLean County jury acquits man in manslaughter retrial
Xavier Cordova, 30, of Chicago has been acquitted in the death of Mitchell Robinson. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A Chicago man is now a free man after a McLean ...
Jun 13, 2015
Kirk apologizes for comment caught on live microphone
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is taking heat after he was overheard making a controversial comment about one of his colleagues. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By Farm Week NowWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ma...
Jun 12, 2015
Barickman predicts long summer as budget talks continue
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State lawmakers continue to work on a budget for Illinois and State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) doesn’t believe there will be a qu...
Jun 11, 2015
Illinois AFL-CIO president slams Rauner
Illinois AFL-CIO president Michael Carrigan said Gov. Bruce Rauner is acting more like a candidate than a governor. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Jun 11, 2015
Unit 5 approves custodian, maintenance worker contract
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Unit 5 Board of Education approved a new contract for its custodian and maintenance staff Wednesday.The three-year deal includes a two percen...
Jun 11, 2015
Former Carlock Elementary principal lands job with District 87
Former Carlock Elementary principal Alison Hampton has been hired as assistant principal for Bloomington Junior High. (Photo courtesy Unit 5)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Former Carlock Elementary ...
Jun 10, 2015
