Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Mitsubishi, UAW agree to contract extension as plant closing nears
Mitsubishi Motors plans to halt production at its plant in Normal on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors North America and the United Auto Workers Local 2488 have a...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington Police seek attacker following robbery attempt
Bloomington Police are investigating a Monday night robbery. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a woman was hospitalized after she was injured in a strong-arm rob...
Sep 29, 2015
Normal Town Council to discuss sales tax revenue next week
The Normal Town Council is expected to discuss what it will do with revenue generated from a one-percent sales tax increase at its next meeting on Oct. 5. (Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL –...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington City Council approves Lake Bloomington shore stabilization
The Bloomington City Council approved a $129,220 project to stabilize part of the shoreline at Lake Bloomington Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City C...
Sep 28, 2015
McLean County Sheriff discusses need for mental health funding
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is starting the process of expanding its jail to serve the needs of those with mental health issues. Sheriff Jon Sandage told WJBCR...
Sep 28, 2015
Unit 5 begins strategic planning
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said transportation will be a key issue in the district’s strategic planning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 wants the public’s help ...
Sep 28, 2015
Atheist crashes committee hearing, calls for Rauner impeachment
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Could Illinois impeach its second out of three governors?An Illinois House committee heard from a surprise witness who barged in...
Sep 28, 2015
Lake Bloomington stabilization plan up for council consideration
The Bloomington City Council will vote Monday night on a $129,220 project to stabilize part of the shoreline at Lake Bloomington. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Ci...
Sep 28, 2015
City unveils myBloomington app
Bloomington’s new app is free on Apple or Google Play. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – City officials say a new mobile app will offer a new way for the public to con...
Sep 28, 2015
Bloomington to put up new bicycle signs
The new signs are part of the recently approved Bicycle Master Plan. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – New bicycle way-finding signs will soon be popping ...
Sep 27, 2015
