Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coliseum takes $674,000 operating loss
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – VenuWorks is reporting a $674,000 operating loss at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. VenuWorks has operated the Coliseum since April 2016. The finan...
Jan 13, 2017
ISU naming bench in memory of Benjamin Allison
Benjamin Allison (right) died in January 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison’s Legacy) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State’s Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously app...
Jan 13, 2017
Illinois State sends off long serving board members
Betty Kinser (middle left), Jay D. Bergman (middle), and Anne Davis (middle right) all served as trustees for the final time Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Illino...
Jan 13, 2017
ISU football star and Olympic gymnast find similar interests as couple
Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman confirmed recently they’ve been dating for about three months. (Photo Facebook/Colton Underwood) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, Ill. – Remember the video tha...
Jan 13, 2017
House rules give House Speaker great power
Rules governing the House of Representatives provide Michael Madigan with immense power. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As the 100th General Assembly begins work, Hous...
Jan 12, 2017
Economic Development Council prepares for one voice trip
Economic Development Council CEO Kyle Ham says the group will go to Washington, D.C. to gain funding for projects. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Economi...
Jan 12, 2017
Former GOP chief optimistic new session will produce budget
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady does not expect a new state spending plan this month, but possibly during this legislative session. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – Former...
Jan 12, 2017
Rauner: Dem leaders acknowledging need to grow economy is significant breakthrough
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’s glad Democrats are talking about the need for economic growth. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. B...
Jan 12, 2017
District 87 examines school calendar draft, receives award nomination
Dr. Herschel Hannah presents the first draft of the 2017-2018 school year calendar. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – District 87 examined the first draft of the 2017-20...
Jan 11, 2017
BPD tout safety as reason for shifting weekend downtown traffic
The 500 block of North Main will have parking spots designated for taxis on the east side of the block between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. (WJBC file photo)By...
Jan 11, 2017
