Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County judge rejects lower bond in fraud case
Derek Gordon has been charged with theft by deception, fraud and money laundering. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has refused to lower bond f...
Nov 08, 2016
State elections board: Voters likely not in legal peril for ballot selfies
In Illinois, it’s technically a felony to take a picture of someone else’s ballot or to take a picture of your own ballot. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ...
Nov 08, 2016
Normal amends noise violation ordinance
Snow removal equipment and generators are exempt under the new rule. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted Monday night to change the town’s nois...
Nov 07, 2016
McLean County voting machines are safe
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says local voting machines will not be hacked. (WJBC file photo) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says conspiracy theories abo...
Nov 07, 2016
Voters across Illinois make important choices
Election day is finally here. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Illinois voters will vote on the so-called lock box amendment. If passed it would not allow state legislators to use ...
Nov 07, 2016
Ameren Illinois names Normal a Progressive City
Ameren made the announcement in Uptown Normal Monday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has been named a Progressive City by Ameren Illinois. The de...
Nov 07, 2016
Sen. Brady expects mass transit to be funded by end of 2016
State Sen. Bill Brady says state lawmakers won’t let Connect Transit service come to a halt. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady said he’s optimistic Co...
Nov 07, 2016
Bloomington applying for home rehab grant program
The city will find out early next year if it’s been selected for the grant program. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Julien Dumont)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has applied...
Nov 07, 2016
Normal joining chorus urging state to pass downstate transit funding
Connect Transit buses will stop service on Dec. 31 without state funding. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s town council will vote on a motion Monday urging the state ...
Nov 07, 2016
Dee-Mack voters asked to approve sports facility upgrades
Deer Creek-Mackinaw school officials propose constructing a new football field and track at an angle on the existing site to accommodate upgrades. (Google Street View photo) By Greg Halbleib MACKINAW ...
Nov 06, 2016
