Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Unit 5 parents express concern with possible new school times
A large crowd packed the Unit 5 school board meeting on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 parents are concerned with a possibility of different school day star...
Mar 02, 2016
Governor, lawmakers pushing criminal justice reform measures
(Photo by Michael Coghlan/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' governor and a bipartisan group of lawmakers say three measures they're promoting are the beginnin...
Mar 02, 2016
Lawmakers debate 2017 education funding
(WJBC File Photo) By Julio Rausseo SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are back in Springfield and working on education funding. The Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee met Tuesday to discuss the State...
Mar 02, 2016
Volunteers promote Read Across America day at local schools
Oakland Elementary School Principal David LaFrance reads to students to mark Read Across America Day. (Photo by WJBC Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Students at a Bloomington grade ...
Mar 02, 2016
ISU earns StormReady University distinction from National Weather Service
National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Miller (left) presents ISU president Larry Dietz and emergency manager Eric Hodges (center) with the StormReady University distinction. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) B...
Mar 02, 2016
Rauner accuses Democrats of playing political games
Gov. Bruce Rauner says political games are being put in front of taxpayer interests when it comes to passing legislation. (WJBC file photo)By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Go...
Mar 02, 2016
Data breach at ISU causes misdirected payments
The breach was discovered on Monday. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A data breach at Illinois State University caused the payroll of 13 university employees to be misdirected.Chief ...
Mar 01, 2016
Longtime county board member Owens running for reelection
Benjamin Owens is running for reelection to the McLean County Board District 10 seat. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A county board member who has represented District 10 for over 1...
Mar 01, 2016
McLean County coroner candidate has disagreements with incumbent
Gary Morefield has previously worked in the coroner’s office. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – One candidate for McLean County coroner already has experience as a de...
Mar 01, 2016
Miller Park Zoo faces parking crunch amid state budget stalemate
Miller Park Zoo is hosting its 19th annual Stampede on Saturday. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It’s often thought of as a good problem to have – not enough par...
Mar 01, 2016
