Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Governor’s office says AFSCME strike authorization approval attack on taxpayers
In November, local AFSCME members held a solidarity rally in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The AFSCME union said a majority of its members authorize...
Feb 23, 2017
Rally continues call for in-person conference with U.S. Rep. Davis, LaHood
The rally in Uptown Normal was held midday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Residents held another rally in Uptown Normal Thursday, calling on U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylor...
Feb 23, 2017
District 87 superintendent to meet with Rivian automotive
District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly is meeting today with representatives from Rivian Automotive, the company that plans to build electric vehicles at the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal....
Feb 23, 2017
Former Bloomington mayor: Twin Cities’ cooperation ‘not what it used to be’
Former Bloomington mayor Jesse Smart says the Metro Zone agreement forged in 1986 was simple because the Mitsubishi Motors plant was the primary tax generator in that area. (WJBC file photo) By Eric S...
Feb 23, 2017
Clinton man accused of making moonshine, meth
Illinois State Police report the arrest of a Clinton man on meth making charges. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr) By Eric Stock CLINTON – A Clinton man was arrested on Wednesday after police s...
Feb 23, 2017
Unit 5 examines concussion proposal
The Unit 5 School Board is taking steps to increase treatment of concussions in local schools. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board is looking at a pro...
Feb 22, 2017
Governor brings call for business-friendly budget to Normal
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke at the annual Illinois Movers’ and Warehouseman’s Association Convention Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)...
Feb 22, 2017
UPDATED: Bloomington considering terminating Metro Zone deal with Normal
The city council will consider terminating the deal next week at its meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is considering backing out of the Me...
Feb 21, 2017
Bloomington police make arrest following investigation into series of burglaries
Wanyae A. Massey was arrested in connection with a burglary which took place last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an a...
Feb 21, 2017
E-pay option coming soon to Illinois historic sites
Abraham Lincoln tomb in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Abraham Lincoln Tomb) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Historic sites in Illinois are about to get a technological upgrade th...
Feb 21, 2017
