The Republican leader in the Illinois Senate, Bill Brady of Bloomington, said on Wednesday he’s opposed to the idea forwarded by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker to legalize marijuana.
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Minimum wage increase made official with Gov. Pritzker’s signature
The bill that will raise minimum wage in Illinois to $15 was signed Tuesday by the governor.
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Wednesday scoreboard: Redbird men fall at Indiana State
Wednesday’s scoreboard is sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Representative Eric Lapan.
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After one man had a heart attack, 911 calls went unanswered. Now his family is suing for $25 million.
An Army veteran stumbles upon his uniform three years after it mysteriously disappeared
Voices
WJBC Voices: Raising the minimum wage–is it so traumatic?
Newly-elected Governor J.B. Pritzker has promised to raise the Illinois minimum wage.
WJBC Voices: Is Bloomington-Normal segregated?
Despite our efforts to build a unified and accessible community, Bloomington-Normal and central Illinois did not fare well in a recent special report from Governing magazine.
WJBC Voices: Greet the new day, same as the old day
Anyone hoping for a dramatic change in Illinois politics with the departure of Bruce Rauner from the scene was probably disappointed by the news on our TV screens and emanating from Springfield.
WJBC Voices: Revitalization key issue in municipal elections
In Normal, one issue will be Uptown development.