Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Court says no to independent map amendment
The future of the amendment is now in the hands of the Illinois Supreme Court. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By IRN A Cook County circuit judge has ruled as unconstitutional a citizen initiative to ta...
Jul 20, 2016
Bruegala returns to Normal in August
Bruegala will be held on August 26th and 27th, Friday and Saturday, respectively. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Next month will see the return of the charity music festival Bruegal...
Jul 20, 2016
Sen. Rose: Trump must lay out proper path
State Sen. Chapin Rose is at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Adam Studzinski CLEVELAND – Now that Donald Trump is the official Republi...
Jul 20, 2016
Local dealer offers free way to show support for police
A local man will put a blue line on your rear windshield for free to show support for police. (Photo Facebook/Back the Blue – Not for Profit) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A local car wra...
Jul 20, 2016
McLean County Board member calls for second hearing, more publicity on wind farm rules
The McLean County Farm Bureau has proposed new wind farm rules. (Photo by Tom/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County board member wants more discussion about proposed new wind farm re...
Jul 20, 2016
Bloomington cemetery bans Pokémon Go players
Pokmon Go has prompted some to players to wonder onto private property. (Photo courtesy Eduardo Woo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington cemetery is off limits for Pokmon Go players.East Law...
Jul 20, 2016
Radio Bloomington blood drive has record setting first day
69 units of blood were donated on Monday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual Radio Bloomington Red Cross Blood Drive had a successful first day.American Red Cross o...
Jul 19, 2016
Switch to SAT should get Illinois out of hot water
Regional School Superintendent Mark Jontry says the SAT should fix problems with PARCC testing. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – Switching to the SAT should get Illinois...
Jul 19, 2016
Kirk working on differentiating regulations on banks and insurance companies
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) is staying away from the Republican National Convention. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) is pu...
Jul 19, 2016
Rep. Davis hopes to see ‘unified’ GOP after convention
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says the selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will strengthen Donald Trump’s national security credentials. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio CLEVELAND – U.S. Rep. Rodn...
Jul 19, 2016
