Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Educators tired of poor working conditions
A new report shows teachers shortages are reaching crisis levels. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James PEORIA – A new report shows that the United States is nearing a teacher shortage crisis. The Le...
Sep 24, 2016
Bloomingon-Normal solar challege approaches incentive benchmark
Paul and Kathy Packard of Normal are two participants in the Solar Bloomington-Normal challenge. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Buying in bulk is often cheape...
Sep 24, 2016
Bloomington could conduct $169,000 space needs study
Assistant City Manager Steve Rasmussen said the city is out of room in City Hall. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday on approving a $169,000 s...
Sep 23, 2016
Student-loan debt advocacy group slams Davis’ employer-aid bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has proposed a solution to help college students dealing with mounting student loan debt. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A student-loa...
Sep 23, 2016
Bloomington man arrested following car burglaries
Bloomington Police arrested a 24-year-old man after a series of car burglaries early Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say a car burglar was caught red-handed early Fr...
Sep 23, 2016
Illinois watchdog group to appear on ’60 Minutes’
“60 Minutes” has been filming the Edgar County Watchdogs this week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/”60 Minutes” By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Edgar County Watchdo...
Sep 23, 2016
Bloomington downtown stakeholders talk area’s future
Owner of Red Raccoon Games and Kelly’s Bakery & Cafe Jamie Mathy (left) speaks with Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGT...
Sep 22, 2016
ISU associate vice president for enrollment management takes new job
Troy Johnson had joined ISU in 2013. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University associate vice president for Enrollment Management Troy Johnson has accepted position...
Sep 22, 2016
Gill bringing ballot fight to U.S. Supreme Court
David Gill. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Hopeful 13th district congressional Independent candidate David Gill is taking his fight to be on the November ballot to the U.S. S...
Sep 22, 2016
State task force pursues ‘equitable’ school funding, districts call for ‘adequate’ aid
Regional School Superintendent Mark Jontry. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois lawmakers meet to once again talk about how to better pay for the state’s ...
Sep 22, 2016
