Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Massive campaign spending could follow if Pritzker gets Democratic gubernatorial nomination
More than $100 million was spent in 2014’s gubernatorial race. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Billionaire venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker announced this week he’...
Mar 17, 2017
SYNERGY HomeCare hosting class to help seniors learn social media skills
Facebook will be the primary focus of the class. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois is holding a special class Friday designed to help senior...
Mar 16, 2017
Donation allows Salvation Army to purchase commercial fridge
The fridge was unveiled at the Salvation Army Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington has received a much needed donation for its food...
Mar 16, 2017
Illinois People’s Action makes push for Welcoming City ordinances
The group held a press conference at Unitarian Universalist Church Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois People’s Action, along with some local church ...
Mar 16, 2017
Chateau reopened after fixing faulty fire alarm system
The hotel had been forced to close for having a non-operational fire alarm system. (Photo courtesy Google maps) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center has been ...
Mar 15, 2017
Police continue to search for man who cut off monitor
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Police are still looking for a man deemed sexually violent who they say broke free from his ankle monitor. David Her...
Mar 15, 2017
U of I president proposes more financial aid for Illinois students
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen has proposed funneling more financial aid to keep students in the state. (Photo courtesy Facebook/University of Illinois) By Greg Halbleib CHAMPAIGN –...
Mar 15, 2017
Mennonite Relief Sale set for 59th year
The sale begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The 59th annual Mennonite Relief Sale is this weekend at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The sale kic...
Mar 15, 2017
CIRA officials to continue talks over expiring soccer fields
Central Illinois Regional Airport’s lease with the Prairie City Soccer League expires at the end of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The clock has been ticking for years...
Mar 15, 2017
Coliseum probe delays city audit
VenuWorks took over U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials are waiting for Illinois State Police to finish an investigation befo...
Mar 14, 2017
