Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Council approves development in Uptown
A five-story multi-use building will begin construction by the end of summer. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie Kuehn NORMAL – The Normal Town Council unanimously approved a partnership with Tartan Rea...
Jul 05, 2016
Location and incentives key for any Mitsubishi plant buyer
Whomever buys the old Mitsubishi plant may come up short on incentives. (WJBC file photo) By IRN NORMAL – The former Mitsubishi plant in Normal, Ill., serves as a cautionary tale of what can hap...
Jul 05, 2016
Edgar may profit from state late payments
Former Gov. Jim Edgar may profit from late payments as the state struggles to pay the bills. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By Greg Bishop/IRN Former Gov. Jim Edgar, whom...
Jul 05, 2016
Appeals court sides with Bloomington in firefighter sick leave buyback ruling
Bloomington considered changes to the sick leave buyback program last year, but decided against it. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois appeals court has upheld a lower cou...
Jul 05, 2016
3-year-old injured in large fight at Bloomington restaurant
Bloomington Police responded to large fight at Chuck E. Cheese on Saturday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police said they continue to investigate a large fight in which a 3-year...
Jul 05, 2016
Normal to consider design contract for Uptown development
A five-story development is planned at Uptown Circle with construction to begin this summer. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will have its eye on the hole in...
Jul 05, 2016
Sen. Brady encourages compromise in further budget talks
State Sen. Brady says lawmakers came together in a positive way to approve a stopgap spending plan. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib State Senator Bill Brady says disagreement among lawmakers or a s...
Jul 05, 2016
McLean County joins national effort to improve care for mentally ill
A new diversion program that McLean County is exploring with the U.S. Department of Justice aims to reduce the jail population and provide better care for the mentally ill. (WJBC file photo) By Eric S...
Jul 05, 2016
June was 14th hottest on record in Illinois
The average temperature in June was about three degrees higher than normal in Illinois. (Photo by midnightcomm/flickr)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Weather was generally much cooler than usual ...
Jul 05, 2016
PTSD attorney in medical marijuana case accuses Illinois of wrongdoing
PTSD has been added to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana in Illinois. (Photo by Mark/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – On June 29, Gov. Bruce Raun...
Jul 05, 2016
