Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man gets 14 years in prison for role in armed robbery
(Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A man who played the role of getaway driver for the armed robbery of the Cigarette Express on North Prospect Road in January has been se...
Sep 30, 2015
Sanders appeals to young voters in Chicago
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a Democratic candidate for president, speaks at the University of Chicago. (Photo courtesy John Gregory)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A Democr...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington renews subdivision agreement
The Bloomington City Council has approved renewing a development agreement for the Cedar Ridge subdivision. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has agreed to waive developmen...
Sep 29, 2015
Mitsubishi, UAW agree to contract extension as plant closing nears
Mitsubishi Motors plans to halt production at its plant in Normal on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors North America and the United Auto Workers Local 2488 have a...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington Police seek attacker following robbery attempt
Bloomington Police are investigating a Monday night robbery. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a woman was hospitalized after she was injured in a strong-arm rob...
Sep 29, 2015
Unit 5 begins strategic planning
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said transportation will be a key issue in the district’s strategic planning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 wants the public’s help ...
Sep 28, 2015
Atheist crashes committee hearing, calls for Rauner impeachment
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Could Illinois impeach its second out of three governors?An Illinois House committee heard from a surprise witness who barged in...
Sep 28, 2015
Ag Research may be a victim of Illinois budget crisis
Agriculture research could be hampered by the state’s budget crisis. (WJBC file photo)By IRN/Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Agriculture is a big deal in Illinois, and at its flagship university.Bu...
Sep 27, 2015
Heartland Community College hosting fundraiser for Joe McCauley Scholarship Fund
Heartland Community College is hosting the Joe McCauley Art Scholarship Fundraiser Oct. 22 at Biaggi’s on Veterans Parkway. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – A fundraiser will be held...
Sep 26, 2015
Pension blame lies on state lawmakers
(Photo by Pictures of Money/flickr)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The blame for Illinois' $105 billion unfunded pension liability mostly falls on state lawmakers, according to a...
Sep 26, 2015
