Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Normal approves Community Investment Plan
Normal has approved its 2015-2020 Community Investment Plan. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal's Town Council has given the thumbs up to the 2015-2020 Community Inve...
Syndicated Author Dec 16, 2014

Kinzinger speaks with Normal West students
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) was at Normal West Community High School Monday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) was ba...
Syndicated Author Dec 15, 2014

Illinois Wesleyan president Richard Wilson to retire next year
Illinois Wesleyan University President Richard Wilson will retire in July 2015. (Photo courtesy IWU Office of Communications) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University President R...
Syndicated Author Dec 15, 2014

Normal to discuss capital projects, Bloomington considering sewer contract
Normal is preparing to vote on its 2015-2020 Community Investment Plan. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday will consider approving the fiscal year 2015...
Syndicated Author Dec 15, 2014

Illinois State named top school in Military Advanced Education Guide
ISU is featured as a top school in the Military Advanced Education Guide (Illinois State University).By Terry JamesNORMAL – Illinois State University has been named a top school in the 2015 Mili...
Syndicated Author Dec 15, 2014

New Military Readiness Center opens at Heartland
New Military Readiness Center moves 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade from Chicago. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James Normal – There is a new Military Readiness Center located at Heartland Commu...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2014

Aasif Mandvi: Senior Muslim Correspondent talks religion and satire
Actor Aasif Mandvi. Photo credit: Adam Cantor. When actor Aasif Mandvi phoned his parents to tell them about he had been hired to be the satire’s “Senior Muslim Correspondent&rd...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2014

United Way helps YWCA provide services
The YWCA of McLean County receives help in providing services from your donations to United Way. (YWCA Facebook) By Dan Petrow Bloomington – United Way of McLean County is helping raise funds th...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2014

Rauner’s attorneys argue for short term appointment
A new comptroller will need to be appointed to replace Judy Baar Topinka, but for how long? By The Associated Press The incoming Illinois governor's attorneys have met with staffers for Gov. Pat ...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2014

Home Sweet Home taking requests for Christmas meal devlieres
Home Sweet Home Ministries expects to serve more than 100 meals at its Billy Shelper Center on Christmas. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2014