Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
WIU expecting 20 percent less money from state
(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network MACOMB – Western Illinois University’s preliminary budget expects 20 percent fewer dollars from the state and 10 percent fewer students. Univers...
Jun 20, 2016
University of Illinois to study climate change
The University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs is studying the potential effects of climate change. (Photo courtesy Facebook/University of Illinois) By RFD Radio CHAMPAIG...
Jun 20, 2016
2 hospitalized in Logan County motorcycle crash
Illinois State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Lincoln on Sunday.(Photo by Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Eric StockLINCOLN – A motorcycle crash in Lincoln has landed two people in the...
Jun 20, 2016
Normal looking at contract for Virginia Avenue reconstruction
The project will begin later this summer, if the Town Council approves the construction contract. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal is planning a complete recon...
Jun 20, 2016
Disgruntled homeowner pays property tax bill in singles
State Sen. Pam Althoff said high property taxes is forcing many Illinoisans out of their homes. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkMcHENRY – Fed up with high p...
Jun 20, 2016
Robustelli concerned as budget stalemate rolls on
Robustelli frustrated by lack of movement from the state on budget. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry JamesBloomington – Payments from the state have been slow to arrive at the MetCom 911 center i...
Jun 19, 2016
Coliseum managers working on selling naming rights
The contract with U.S. Cellular for naming of the venue expired earlier this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The new managers of the U.S. Cellular C...
Jun 19, 2016
Those who harbor runaway children may face charges
Information about missing children is being shared over several platforms. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James You may be hearing more about missing children in the twin cities. Bloomington police say yo...
Jun 18, 2016
Bloomington-Normal YMCA to add exergaming
YMCA’s Director of Member Engagement Tessa Gehrer, YMCA Director B.J. Wilken, O’Brien Mitsubishi General Manager Ryan Gremore and YMCA Director of Health and Wellness and Youth Sports Joe ...
Jun 18, 2016
Several Coliseum staff let go by VenuWorks
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOOMINGTON – At the Coliseum in Bloomington several staff members that were employed by Central Illinois Arena Management have been let go under new management...
Jun 17, 2016
