Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Reilly says schools will open this fall
District 87 Superintendent Bill Reilly discussed how the lack of a budget will affect public school. (WJBC File Photo) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – For the second year in a row, Illinois has failed...
Jun 01, 2016
Home Sweet Home reaches May Community Challenge goal
The Home Sweet Home shelter houses about 50 adults and 25 children daily. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is celebrating the successful complet...
Jun 01, 2016
Dietz: ISU carrying on despite lack of state budget
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says the school is handling the uncertainty of state funding, the byproduct of no state budget. (WJBC File Photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Illino...
Jun 01, 2016
Sen. Brady concerned for future of Clinton plant
State Sen. Bill Brady said he will keep looking for ways to keep the plant open. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is among those conc...
Jun 01, 2016
College bass fishing teams heading to Clinton Lake
Organizers of this week’s Bassmasters College Series say Clinton Lake is a “hidden jewel” for bass fishing. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia/Dual Freq) By Greg Halbleib Top college teams ar...
Jun 01, 2016
Senate leader remains hopeful despite missed budget deadline
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is brushing off the Democratic failure to enact a spending plan. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In the last day of the legislati...
Jun 01, 2016
No budget passed as legislative session ends at midnight
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – For the second year in a row, it appears the Illinois General Assembly will not pass a balanced budget.Democratic leaders said they don't plan to take...
May 31, 2016
Clinton power plant future uncertain
Exelon will release more about the plant’s future in the next few days.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – High paying jobs at the nuclear power plant in Clinton and Cordova, Illinois...
May 31, 2016
Bill to end criminal history on college apps concerns ISU chief
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff says colleges need to be able to check the backgrounds of student applicants. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibA bill to prohibit criminal backgro...
May 31, 2016
Barickman pushing ed funding ahead of legislative deadline
State Sen. Jason Barickman is hoping to see schools get funding regardless of the outcome of the full budget. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by Sta...
May 31, 2016
