Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Independent Map group calls court decision ‘head scratching’
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The citizen led initiative to have an independent commission, rather than politicians, draw political maps was struck down by the Illinois...
Aug 26, 2016
Illinois Supreme Court rejects ‘fair map’ question
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Aug 26, 2016
Twin-cities unemployment number unchanged
Unemployment is unchanged in Bloomington-Normal. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The percent of people unemployed in the twin cities remained the same in July of 2016 as it was one ...
Aug 25, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
New health club brings doctors to members
Advocate BroMenn’s Health and Fitness center aims to improve health beyond the doctor’s office. (Courtesy Advocate BroMenn)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A different kind of gym is open...
Aug 25, 2016
Gill will be allowed to run as independent
David Gill has won a lawsuit to get on the ballot as an independent. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Dr. David Gill of Bloomington is being allowed to run as an independent in the...
Aug 25, 2016
Davis weighs in on health insurance rate hikes
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right) wants to see Obamacare repealed. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD News Network SPRINGFIELD – 2017 will bring higher prices and fewer choices on the Illinois ...
Aug 25, 2016
Residents warned to take precautions against West Nile Virus
At least one human has a probable case of Wesr Nile Virus. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – For the second time this week, a mosquito pool from the 61705 zip code has tested positive for We...
Aug 25, 2016
McLean County Chamber hosts immigration reform forum
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce held a forum Thursday morning to discuss the need for immigration reform and the impact it would hav...
Aug 25, 2016
District 87 rolls out one-to-one initative
District 87 purchased laptops for all students in grades 6 through 12. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – District 87 officials hope they are bridging the digital divide by equipping ...
Aug 25, 2016
Unit 5 parents make voices heard, district says bus problems being addressed
Parents and Unit 5 staff crowded the meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 Board of Education members heard from many upset parents Wednesday night at their meeting in...
Aug 24, 2016
