Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Brady: Dems should call for vote on stopgap spending plan
State Rep. Dan Brady. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib State Representative Dan Brady (R., Bloomington) says some can’t wait for lawmakers to end the budget stalemate. Brady tells WJBC’s...
Jun 22, 2016
Heartland sets tentative budget with no answer on state funds
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees has set a tentative $33.5 million budget. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Carie KuehnNORMAL – The Heartland Community College Board of Trustee...
Jun 22, 2016
Comptroller stresses consequences of budget stalemate
The state is a week and a half away from entering a new fiscal year without a budget. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie KuehnNORMAL – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger spoke in Normal on Tuesday ...
Jun 21, 2016
Miller Park Zoo ready to open flamingo exhibit
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo is officially opening its first new exhibit in 12 years Friday.The long discussed flamingo exhibit will be the first thi...
Jun 21, 2016
GOP lawmakers to business leaders: You might not get all you are owed
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Carl Teichman (left) introduced (L to R) State Reps. Dan Brady and Keith Sommer and State Sens. Jason Barickman and Bill Brady (not pictured) in a legi...
Jun 21, 2016
Renovation underway for former North Normal Holiday Inn
Representatives from the Town of Normal and Swift Hospitality Group were on hand to break ground on the project Tuesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – First it was a Sherato...
Jun 21, 2016
McLean County OKs election money; delays gravel pit permit
McLean County Board member Rich Buchanan said college students are largely to blame for long lines at ISU on election day in March. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON &#...
Jun 21, 2016
Labyrinth Outreach Services for Women joins forces with YWCA
As of July 1st, Labyrinth Outreach Services will fall under the supervision of the Prevention and Empowerment Services division of the YWCA McLean County (WJBC File Photo) By Carie Kuehn...
Jun 21, 2016
Durbin: Tougher gun laws must be federal
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D., Ill.) says the wide variety of local gun laws demonstrates the need for any new regulations to be federal. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib U.S. Sen...
Jun 21, 2016
Bloomington police arrest pair in connection with armed robbery
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery which took place on June 4. Police s...
Jun 21, 2016
