Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
MetroNet says ultra-high-speed internet map is not final
Metronet’s new proposed coverage map. Yellow = under contruction. Blue = planned construction. (Courtesy Metronet) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A company planning ultra-high-speed intern...
Sep 28, 2016
Renner: Quorums don’t apply to liquor meetings
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said liquor commissioners are simply advisors and quorums don’t apply when discussing license issues. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib Bloomington Mayor Tari Renn...
Sep 28, 2016
ISU realizing fundraising record
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz encourages all alumni to give back. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Terry James NORMAL – Donors continue to step up for Illinois State University. ISU r...
Sep 28, 2016
Rep. Brady: State could help Unit 5 with busing problems
State Representative Dan Brady is suggesting the state might be able to address Unit 5’s bus driver shortage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Brady) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan...
Sep 28, 2016
Professor doubts many minds were changed by debate
An Illinois State political scientist said the debate probably didn’t change many minds. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were very much within chara...
Sep 27, 2016
Michael not a fan of law that was struck down
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says voters will need to check their registration status. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – McLean County taxpayers are footing the bill for election...
Sep 27, 2016
Rodriguez: Dialogue needed on racial issues
Democrat Junius Rodriguez is seeking the 18th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The Democratic challenger for Congress in the 18th Distric...
Sep 27, 2016
Same day voter registration law struck down
Same day voter registration on election day is no longer the law in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By IRNSPRINGFIELD – A federal judge ruled today that Illinois voters in urban counties got an unfai...
Sep 27, 2016
Bloomington-Normal designated Lincoln heritage area gateway community
Beth Whisman (right) is the director of the McLean County Museum of History. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition has named Bloomingto...
Sep 27, 2016
Zimmerman attorney to file sealed motions
Kirk Zimmerman was arrested for murder in 2015. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The defense attorney for Kirk Zimmerman could soon be filing motions under seal. Zimmerman is charge...
Sep 27, 2016
