Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Sen. Harris pushing recall amendment
(Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Why only have recall ability in Chicago when there are trust issues across the state? That's somethin...
Jan 14, 2016
UPDATED: Lincoln Leisure Center closed indefinitely due to asbestos
The Lincoln Leisure Center at 1206 S. Lee St. is closed indefinitely because of an asbestos problem. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – The City of Bloomington has temporarily...
Jan 14, 2016
BCPA and Coliseum operations could be handled by one company soon
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chaunceydavis81)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and the U.S. Cellular Coliseum may be...
Jan 13, 2016
Lack of state budget, funding means changes to SAT, ACT testing in District 87
Changes to SAT testing was a topic of discussion during a District 87 board meeting Wednesday night. (WJBC/Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Students in District 87 schools may need to go thro...
Jan 13, 2016
Two write-in candidates challenge Sorensen for county board seat
McLean County Government Center. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Two write-in candidates are running for the McLean County Board seat Matt Sorensen has just vacated.McLean County Cle...
Jan 13, 2016
IDES to close local office in Bloomington
(Logo courtesy Illinois Department of Employment Security)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of Employment Security is closing three of its local offices, including one in Bloomi...
Jan 13, 2016
Durbin applauds, Illinois GOP slams State of the Union address
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) posed for pictures with Jon Wade (second from left), Kimberly Wade, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Jacky Wade (front) before the State of the Unions address on Tuesday. (Photo...
Jan 13, 2016
Newson murder trial wraps day one of testimony
The trial first began Monday at the McLean county Law and Justice Center. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A man on trial for murder in McLean County was identified as having sho...
Jan 12, 2016
Renner says Bloomington made strides in 2015
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner delivered his State of the City address Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he’s ...
Jan 12, 2016
Morning commute slowed by snow, high winds
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 a.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – High winds combined with dry snow to create treacherous drivin...
Jan 12, 2016
