Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Unit 5 latest to approve Rivian incentives
The school board heard from Economic Development Council CEO Kyle Ham (left) and Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (right) before making a decision. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The...
Dec 14, 2016
Caterpillar announces layoffs
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By RFD News NetworkPEORIA – One of the state's premier companies is announcing layoffs just a week before Christmas.Caterpillar in Peoria will be making an u...
Dec 14, 2016
Pastor touts Rauner’s economic-reform agenda to curb gun violence, create jobs
Gov. Bruce Rauner. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Speaking alongside Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church of Chicago Monday, Gov. Bruce Rauner ...
Dec 13, 2016
Bloomington Election Commission OKs review of Renner petitions
Kevin Gerrard displays nominating petitions submitted by mayor Tari Renner that Gerrard claims are invalid. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – One man’s ballot challeng...
Dec 13, 2016
Bloomington Council approves tax levies
By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON - The Bloomington City Council approved the 2016 tax levy for the City and Bloomington Public Library at its meeting Monday. The City levy was set at a little over $20 ...
Dec 13, 2016
Bloomington delays vote on police substation
The Bloomington City Council viewed a presentation on a proposed police substation on Monday. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman Scott Black wants more p...
Dec 13, 2016
Normal approves Rivian incentive package
R.J. Scaringe (right) was on hand for Monday’s meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a series of incentives for...
Dec 12, 2016
Normal city manager calls Rivian prototype car ‘awesome’
City Manager Mark Peterson liked what he saw in the Rivian prototype. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The company in line to buy the closed Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal has yet ...
Dec 12, 2016
Bloomington seeks to add PD substation; Black Lives Matter wants more discussion
Bloomington police are considering opening a substation on West Jefferson Street. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are planning to lease a building from Mid ...
Dec 12, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)
2 Bloomington house fires under investigation
Bloomington fire crews battled two weekend house fires. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington fire officials are investigating the case of...
Dec 12, 2016 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
