Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Update: Logan County crash claims life of Normal man
State Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-55 north of Lincoln. (Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr./flickr) By Greg Halbleib LINCOLN – A crash on Interstate 55 north of Lincoln has claimed the li...
Sep 15, 2016
Durbin meets with Garland; slams GOP for refusing hearing
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin called it a sad chapter in Illinois history that Merrick Garland has been unable to get a Supreme Court hearing. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By RFD Radio CHICAGO –...
Sep 15, 2016
Rauner donates $100,000 to Indiana gubernatorial candidate
Gov. Bruce Rauner is making a sizable campaign donation to a politician in Indiana.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is do...
Sep 15, 2016
Peterson: Soldiers and Sailors’ administration building should be razed
Normal City Manager Mark Peterson says the town council will vote on the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School Administration Building at their next meeting. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC...
Sep 14, 2016
United Way campaign off to a good start
United Way of McLean County’s 2016 campaign is underway. (WJBC file photo.)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The first month of United Way of McLean County’s 2016 campaign is considered a ...
Sep 14, 2016
Unit 5 could partner with Peoria Charter
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel is working several avenues to solve busing problems. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Terry JamesNORMAL – There has been major movement by Unit five Superintend...
Sep 14, 2016
First Student driver ticketed for 3-vehicle crash in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say no injuries were reported in a school bus crash near Veterans Parkway and Commerce on Wednesday. (Photo by Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police have tick...
Sep 14, 2016
Rep. Davis: Democrats playing games with Zika funding as budget deadline looms
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says a funding bill to keep the government running after September will likely get done next week and he expects it will include more funding to combat the Zika virus.(WJBC file...
Sep 14, 2016
Renner “shocked” at Hauman’s plans to oppose him for Bloomington mayor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner declared his candidacy for a second term on August 24. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he’s “shocked” and...
Sep 14, 2016
Unit 5 teachers reach tentative contract with district
200 people gathered outside the Illinois Education Association office last week in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – There has been progress as Unit 5 teachers wor...
Sep 14, 2016
