Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Connect Transit reports successful 2014, outlines projects for 2015
Connect Transit general manager Andrew Johnson said the agency saw a continuing increase in ridership in 2014. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is reporting a suc...
Dec 17, 2014
Festival of Trees surpasses fundraising goal
The Baby Fold on Tuesday held the annual check presentation for the Festival of Trees. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The 2014 Festival of Trees is being called a success. Th...
Dec 17, 2014
UAW Local 2488 buys nearly $11,000 worth of toys for Toys for Tots
Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 buy gifts for McLean County Toys for Tots at Toys R' Us Tuesday morning. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The United Auto Workers ...
Dec 16, 2014
McLean County seeks to extend enterprise zone
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen presented a plaque to 11th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb in honor of her retirement. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Dec 16, 2014
Quinn reviewing comptroller succession analysis
Gov. Pat Quinn is reviewing Attorney General Lisa Madigan's guidance on succession plans following Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka's death. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By The ...
Dec 16, 2014
Bloomington City Council approves $1.6 million sewer lining contract
The Bloomington City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract to line two miles of sewage pipes with a corrosion-resistant resin. (WJBC file photo) BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Coun...
Dec 16, 2014
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dec 15, 2014
