Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Miller Park Zoo director on Cincinnati zoo shooting: ‘Human life comes first’
Miller Park Zoo Director Jay Tetzloff said the zoo has reviewed protocols following the recent incident at the Cincinnati Zoo. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The recent incident a...
Jun 07, 2016
Haiti home-building project to benefit from Corn Crib concert
Welcome Home Haiti has provided about 70 homes in the earthquake-torn nation over the past six years. (Welcome Home Haiti photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – An upcoming concert at the Corn Crib wi...
Jun 07, 2016
Normal approves North School Street home sales
614 N. School St. is being sold for $45,000. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council has given its approval to the sale of a pair of homes on North School St...
Jun 07, 2016
Help may be coming for parents needing child care
The child care assistance program is awaiting the Governor’s signature. (Carl Wycoff/Flickr)By IRNSPRINGFIELD – Supporters of a bill expanding child care financial assistance say it would ...
Jun 06, 2016
