Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Unit 5 approves amended 2015-2016 budget
The budget shows a small surplus overall. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Unit 5 Board of Education approved the district’s amended 2015-2016 budget Wednesday night. The ...
Jun 09, 2016
Destihl breaks ground on new brewery
The facility should be constructed by early 2017. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Destihl Brewery broke ground Wednesday on its new facility at 1200 Greenbriar Dr. in Normal. ...
Jun 08, 2016
Recycling down in Bloomington-Normal
Ecology Action Center is worried about lower recycling numbers. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center) By Terry James NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents are only recycling 36 percent of their...
Jun 08, 2016
State Rep. Brady OK with not being in session
State Rep. Dan Brady said lawmakers in the working groups are getting close to a compromise. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are skipping the first o...
Jun 08, 2016
Barickman joins governor in calling out Democratic leaders
By Nick McClintock SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jason Barickman spoke alongside Gov. Bruce Rauner Wednesday to discuss the budget impasse, as well as it’s impact on schools. Barickman said the...
Jun 08, 2016
Kirk withdraws Trump endorsement
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has said Donald Trump is hurting the Republican Party with comments he made about Mexicans. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By RFD RadioWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Senator Mark...
Jun 08, 2016
Rauner to educators in Bloomington stop: Pressure Democrats to pass school funding
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to educators about school funding in visit to the Regional Alternative School in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock/Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 08, 2016
Budget stalemate hits ISU program
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at ISU is closing June 30th. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A service of Illinois State University is closing at the end of the month beca...
Jun 07, 2016
Bloomington birthing center nearing completion
The facility is located at 6 Westpoint Ct. in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Birth Center of Bloomington-Normal is almost ready to start seeing patients...
Jun 07, 2016
Not In Our Town planning 20th anniversary event
The event was announced Tuesday at the McLean County Museum of History. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Not In Our Town leaders are planning a celebration later this mont...
Jun 07, 2016
