Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington library board approves Farnsworth contract
The Bloomington Public Library Board approved an $80,000 contract with Farnsworth Group to develop concepts for an expansion of the library. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloom...
Sep 01, 2015
Illinois not in contempt for failure to pay
Barry Taylor, attorney for Equip for Equality, speaks to reporters. John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkBy IRN/John GregoryIllinois won’t be held in contempt for failing to pay for services for t...
Sep 01, 2015
Mellon says money won’t influence him in 18th Congressional race
Democrat Rob Mellon. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Democrat congressional candidate Rob Mellon said his lack of campaign funds is a good thing when it comes to the 18th Congression...
Sep 01, 2015
Sandage: Dislike of police goes back to Ferguson
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage offered reaction to Tuesday’s killing of an officer in Fox Lake, Ill. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday’s shooting death of a...
Sep 01, 2015
Mitsubishi sales strong again in August
Mitsubishi’s plant in Normal will shut down later this year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Mitsubishi Motors didn’t skip a beat in August.Overall sales were up 22....
Sep 01, 2015
McLean County native authors book on grilling for men
Danvers native John Scholl founded ManBQue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ManBQue)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Meat. Beer. Rock and Roll. That’s the motto of a former McLean County man who has turned...
Aug 31, 2015
Drug recovery advocate slams Rauner veto of heroin bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the part of a drug recovery bill that would set aside $15 million for Medicaid. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The answer “We do...
Aug 31, 2015
Hazardous waste collection set as Ecology Action Center approaches goal
Ecology Action Center last sponsored a household hazardous waste collection in 2013 in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center)By Eric StockNORMAL – Ecology Action Center has schedule...
Aug 30, 2015
20-year comprehensive plan passed by Bloomington City Council
The Bloomington City Council approved a 20-year comprehensive plan Monday by an 8-1 vote. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has a new comprehensive plan to guide the city&#...
Aug 30, 2015
Butler: Committee of Whole meetings “useless”
One State Representative says sessions may be a waste of time. (WJBC file photo)By IRN/Will StevensonSPRINGFIELD – One lawmaker says he thinks the ongoing continuous session in the Illinois Hous...
Aug 30, 2015
