Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Mitsubishi Motors, UAW reach tentative deal
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors has announced a tentative agreement on a new contract with the United Auto Workers...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2015

Treasurer announces savings for college savings program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs has announced the elimination of some fees through the Bright Directions 529 program. (Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2015

Rep. Davis backs trade deal, but ‘devil is in the details’
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is meant to modernize decades old language that has put America at a disadvantage when trying to compete with the rest of the world. ...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2015

Bookmobile committee discusses new stops
The Bloomington Public Library Bookmobile committee met for the first time Tuesday (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Library has formed a committee to s...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2015

Murphy, Weaver sworn in to Illinois Senate
Chuck Weaver has appointed to fill the remainder of Darin LaHood’s term in the Illinois Senate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Weaver)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2015

Normal Town Council agrees with staff on sales tax revenue spending
The council discussed the spending ideas Monday night. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – How Normal will use its portion of the revenue from the new sales tax increase is a little clea...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Forum held to discuss mental health issues in McLean County
McLean County Board member Susan Schafer and McLean County Administrator Bill Wasson present their update on mental health in the county Monday at the ISU Alumni Center. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By J...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Prairieland, Stevenson Elementary celebrate Project Fit America
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center President and CEO cuts the ribbon to officially dedicate Prairieland Elementary School’s no playground equipment. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL ...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Trial starts for ex-cop accused of writing fake tickets
Brenton VanHoveln (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A judge has ruled that the speedy trial rights of a former Bloomington police officer have not been violated in a ...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Sen. Brady: State to see if it can recover wasted business tax breaks
State Sen. Bill Brady said the governor’s office is reviewing a tax credit program that handed out million of dollars to companies, many of which either downsized or closed. (WJBC file photo)By ...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015