Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU board approves $4.4 million for projects and four new majors
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees approved $4.4 million in various projects during its meeting Friday at the Bone Student Center. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – The Illinoi...
Feb 20, 2015
Schock focuses on Rauner budget during Illinois visit
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network PEORIA – Whether you – or he – likes the reasons, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) is one of Illi...
Feb 20, 2015
Maitlands honored at ISU Founder’s Day ceremony
Several students, faculty and community members were honored during the Founder's Day ceremony at the Bone Student Center Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – A former state s...
Feb 20, 2015
Missing Bloomington girl, 14, found dead in rural Heyworth
The McLean County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a girl whose body was found in rural Heyworth on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office) By Eric Stock BLO...
Feb 19, 2015
Illinois developing new ID to meet federal travel requirement
Illinois drivers licenses are not in compliance with the REAL ID Act. (Photo courtesy CyberDriveIllinois.com)By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is developing a new identification car...
Feb 19, 2015
Madigan, Cullerton react to Rauner’s pension proposal
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While the speaker of the Illinois House has said he's willing to work with the governor, and that nothing's a non-starter, he had a war...
Feb 19, 2015
UPDATED: Lawmakers, officials react to Rauner’s budget address
State Rep. Dan Brady believed the governor offered a "very difficult budget" Thursday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has laid ...
Feb 18, 2015
Bloomington council to consider censure of mayor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner could face censure at a meeting on Friday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has scheduled a spec...
Feb 18, 2015
Cab company owner worried about Uber’s impact in Bloomington-Normal
Uber launched service in Bloomington-Normal this week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local cab company owners said he hopes his business can withstand the competition ...
Feb 18, 2015
Illinois State police chief worries about Snapchat and Yik Yak
Two cell phone apps are leading to bullying at ISU. (Flickr) By Terry James NORMAL – There are social media apps being used on cell phones that have Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron ...
Feb 18, 2015
