Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Heartland approves budget amid state uncertainties
Heartland Community College Board of Trustees. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees approved the school’s fiscal year 2017 b...
Sep 21, 2016
State Senator Rose holds town hall in Downs
Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose (IL-51) addresses a town hall meeting at Tri-Valley Middle School. (Photo by WJBC) By Sam Thomas DOWNS- Republican State Senator Chapin Rose (IL-51) held a to...
Sep 20, 2016
Bloomington Planning Commission member seeks Ward 3 alderman seat
J. Alan Balmer has been on the Planning Commission for five years. (Terry James/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A member of the Bloomington Planning Commission is making a run at the City C...
Sep 20, 2016
McLean County presents ‘stand-pat’ budget; OKs board room AV replacement
The McLean County Board will consider the 2017 budget in November. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – County employees would get modest raises and homeowners would pay the same...
Sep 20, 2016
Washington parks director named new head of Normal parks and rec
Doug Damery comes to Normal after 13 years as the head of the Washington Park District. (Photo Facebook/Washington Park District)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – The new director of parks and recreation...
Sep 20, 2016
Local partnerships help District 87 in light of uncertain state funding
District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly says a program to equip all students with a computer and internet is ahead of schedule. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – District 87 Superin...
Sep 20, 2016
Coaches comment on standing for anthem
Coaches offer their opinions on standing for the national anthem.(Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr)By Terry JamesIllinois Wesleyan University football coach Norm Eash is standing by his players who chose t...
Sep 20, 2016
Police search for Dunkin’ Donuts suspect
Bloomington police are looking for someone who broke into Dunkin’ Donuts Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – An employee scared off a would-be burglar at the Dunkin&...
Sep 20, 2016
Lee Brice, Justin Moore to perform at US Cellular Coliseum
Lee Brice will perform at U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Bert Cash/flickr) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Country music stars Lee Brice and Justin Moore are coming to U.S. Cellu...
Sep 20, 2016
Rauner: Illinois monitoring terror threats after New York, New Jersey blasts
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois has seen no terrorism threats following explosions in New York and New Jersey. (Photo By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is keeping tabs on...
Sep 20, 2016
