Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Heartland fundraising campaign exceeds goal
Campaign chairmen Alan Chapman and Julie Dobski announce the results of Heartland Community College’s “American Dreams: Local Results” campaign Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Rag...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

IDOT “Listening Tour” hits Bloomington
Connect Transit General Manager Andrew Johnson addresses IDOT transportation secretary Randy Blankenhorn and ISU Chief of Staff Jay Groves during IDOT’s “Listening Tour” Thursday at ...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Lawson files for executive pardon
Katie Lawson (right) is serving a 12 year prison sentence. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A woman convicted of aggravated DUI for the 2012 death of Lauren Leffler, 21, has filed f...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

David Davis Mansion garden walk to feature ‘hidden treasures’
Tickets go on sale for the Glorious Gardens Festival Garden Walk on Friday. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Tickets go on sale Friday for the David Davis Mansion’...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Police searching for missing teenager
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager.Jayle...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Unit 5 receives surprise payment from state
Unit 5 just received a $2.5 million payment from the state. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 got some good financial news from the State of Illinois this week.The district has ...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Edgar: Dan Walker’s legacy goes beyond conviction
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The legacy of former Gov...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Texas Longhorn returns to Miller Park Zoo
Lord Antioch will be housed with the Randall Lineback at Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffA Texas Longhorn named Lord Antioch arrived at Miller Park Zoo yesterday. He will...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Unit 5 board selects new president, seats new members
The Unit 5 Board of Education has a new president. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – For the first time in four years, Unit 5 has a new Board of Education president. Meta Micken...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2015

ISU professor: Don’t ‘place any bets’ on Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – It’s anyone’s guess what ruling the U.S. Supreme Court will make on same-sex marriage. That’s according to I...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2015