Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Federal grant helping CIRA rehab runways
It’s the second time in less than a month the airport has received federal funding. (Photo courtesy CIRA)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A nearly $1.2 million federal grant will help Centr...
Sep 15, 2016
Illinois State University conference to foster ‘tough conversations’
ISU’s Culturally Responsive Campus Community initiativeis hosting a conference at Bone Student Center Oct. 24-25. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Equity and inclusion are two main...
Sep 15, 2016
Brownfield may face new charges
A child in Washington is being questioned in connection with the Brownfield case. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Terry James NORMAL – Another victim may have been found in connection...
Sep 15, 2016
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
