Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
City manager: Don’t rush to judgment in Coliseum probe
Bloomington city manager David Hales says the investigation into U.S. Cellular Coliseum’s operations could take months. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city manager...
Sep 13, 2016
State Police continue search for missing Illinois woman
Deborah Dewey was last seen on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By WJBC Staff STANDARD – Illinois State Police are searching a Putnam County home as they search for a woman who ha...
Sep 13, 2016
Rauner: Economic, political reforms needed to boost Illinois trade with Japan
Gov. Bruce Rauner (standing) is attending the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner/) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network ST. LOUIS – Go...
Sep 13, 2016
Bloomington City Council discusses capital improvement plan
Capital improvements were the topic of discussion at Monday night’s city council meeting. (WJBC File Photo) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington could see at least $1...
Sep 12, 2016
U of I to spend $3 million to comply with new federal wage law
University of Illinois leaders say they’ll pay up to $3 million to meet new federal wage laws. (University of Illinois photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – The Univer...
Sep 12, 2016
UPDATED: Bloomington, State Police investigating past Coliseum operations
The Coliseum has been under new management since April. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials announced Monday they are working with Illinois State Police o...
Sep 12, 2016
CDC reports nasal spray flu vaccine less effective than shot
The McLean County Health Department is only offering the vaccination version of the flu shot after federal officials said the nasal spray was not effective. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibIf you wer...
Sep 12, 2016
McLean County jail is crowded
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage is moving some inmates out of the county. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – More than 250 people are calling the McLean County Jail home these days a...
Sep 12, 2016
Illinois marks 15 years since 9-11 attacks; sends 19 soldiers to Afghanistan
Gov. Bruce Rauner attended a deployment ceremony for the 710th Area Support Medical Company at North Riverside Armory on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner) By Eric Stock NORTH RIVERSIDE – Gov...
Sep 12, 2016
Hauman announces bid for Bloomington mayor
Diana Hauman was appointed to the Bloomington City Council in September 2014. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Ward 8 alderwoman Diana Hauman on Monday announced her cand...
Sep 12, 2016
