Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Biss announces candidacy for governor
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) announced his candidacy via Facebook Live on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Halbleib EVANSTON – A state senator from Evanston ha...
Mar 20, 2017
New bill looks to make milkweed Illinois’s official wildflower
Lawmakers want to make milkweed, a poisonous weed, the official wildflower of Illinois. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Salim Virji) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers want t...
Mar 19, 2017
Illinois translation bill fails after lawmakers introduce free option
State Rep. Robert Martwick sponsored a measure to provide a Spanish-language version of the Illinois General Assembly website. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network S...
Mar 19, 2017
Lawmakers examine EDGE credit to help businesses
State lawmakers are debating the addition of an EDGE credit to keep businesses in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are torn on whether to entice busi...
Mar 19, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break ground t...
Mar 18, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break g...
Mar 18, 2017
West Bloomington group buys former Jesus House
West Bloomington Revitalization Project has purchased the property at 724 W. Washington Street, formerly known as the Jesus House. (Photo by Eric Stock)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A group that...
Mar 18, 2017
JC Penney to close Eastland Mall store
J.C. Penney has become the fourth store at Eastland Mall to announce plans to close in 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock and Sam Wood BLOOMINGTON – J.C. Penney has announced it’s closi...
Mar 17, 2017
Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rises since January 2016
The Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rose to 6.1 percent in January. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate rose in most Illinois metro areas over the pa...
Mar 17, 2017
Normal considering changes to public comment policy
The council’s current rules only allow a resident to speak once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will consider changes to the town’...
Mar 17, 2017
