Category Archives: Local News
ISU winter commencement ceremonies Saturday
Commencement at Illinois State University. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University's winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies Saturday at...
Dec 13, 2019
Watchdog: Illinois taxpayers owe $68 billion for subsidized state retiree healthcare
Unless changes are made, Illinois taxpayers can tack on another $68 billion of unfunded healthcare costs to the state’s $137 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)I...
Dec 13, 2019
Lightfoot: Illinois lawmakers seeking ‘tinsel on the Christmas tree’ perks killed Chicago casino compromise
Lightfoot is confident they can get something done early next year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers were only five voters away from reaching ...
Dec 13, 2019
Cause of Diesel Dick’s fire ‘undetermined’
The remains of Diesel Dick’s located at 508 North Madison Street. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A fire that knocked down a downtown Bloomington business over a month ag...
Dec 12, 2019
Charity donations, gift cards top the list for holiday scams
AARP Director of Fraud Prevention Programs Kathy Stokes suggests looking up a charity before donating. (Photo AARP.org) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Scammers are trying to hack your informati...
Dec 11, 2019
State Rep. Zalewski: “It would make it a fun March” in hopes to have sports betting running by March Maddness
Once it's all up and running, the sports gambling sites will be limited. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The legislature's point man on sports betting says he hopes things w...
Dec 11, 2019
Illinois’ congressional delegation split along party lines over impeachment
The split is mostly along party lines in Illinois as to whether President Donald Trump should be impeached. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressio...
Dec 11, 2019
Report suggests statewide bag, bottle, stormwater fees to boost Illinois EPA funding
The EPA's budget has been shrinking with the growing cost of pensions, according to the report. (Photo courtesy: United States Environmental Protection Agency/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGF...
Dec 11, 2019
Renner: Opting-out of cannabis sales would warrant veto
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he believes the council will vote to opt-in for recreational marijuana sales. (Photo Facebook/Tari Renner) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City...
Dec 11, 2019
Pritzker lays out priorities for next year, including ethics reforms
When asked if he thinks federal investigators are closing in on House Speaker Michael Madigan, Pritzker said he doesn't know, but said ethics reforms are also on the agenda for next year. (Photo court...
Dec 11, 2019
