Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal voting on $1.4M contract for possible Uptown underpass work
The work by WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff is expected to take two years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will vote Monday on a $1.4 million contr...
Oct 03, 2016
Sandage takes stand on standing for the anthem
Sandage wants more respect shown for our country and flag. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The sheriff of McLean County is taking a stand on those who refuse to stand during the n...
Oct 02, 2016
Unit 5, teachers finalize new contract
The new contract covers the next two years. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 teachers officially have a new contract with the district. Both the Unit 5 Education Association ...
Oct 02, 2016
Lower to make Bloomington mayoral run
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower intends to run for Bloomington Mayor. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON- WJBC has learned that Bloomington ...
Oct 01, 2016
Texas raiding party swoops in, tries to lure away Illinois businesses
A delegation of Texas economic development officials recently spent several days in Chicago and its suburbs to encourage Illinois business to consider relocating or expanding into Texas. (Photo...
Oct 01, 2016
Downtown loft apartments, condos on display at Tour de Metro
A Bloomingtonian condo will be among the sites on the Tour de Metro on Friday. (Photo courtesy Downtown Bloomington Association) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Living spaces that are hidden ...
Oct 01, 2016
McLean County dog helping children through difficult life circumstances
The service animal at Children’s Advocacy Center in Bloomington is helping traumatized children. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James The newest staff member of the Children’s Advocacy ...
Oct 01, 2016
IWU ready for homecoming weekend
(WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University’s homecoming week has been filled with activities for students and now the weekend will see IWU alumni return ...
Sep 30, 2016
Lawmaker unimpressed by smaller deficit, targets spending
State Rep. David McSweeney wants Illinois to continue reigning in spending. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While taxpayers will still be on the h...
Sep 30, 2016
ISU names Albrecht interim enrollment management VP
Jana Albrecht has worked at Illinois State University since 2000. (Photo courtesy www.ilstu.edu)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State University Provost Janet Krejci has appointed Jana Albrecht a...
Sep 30, 2016
