Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lawmakers override Chicago pension veto
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton supported the Chicago pension bill. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Despite a veto by the go...
May 31, 2016
Connect Transit continues effort to connect with outlying areas
New bus routes were approved by Connect Transit’s Board of Trustees last week. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is preparing a pilot program to connect some...
May 31, 2016
Girls Scouts of Central Illinois seeking private funding
The group has a gap of $75,000 to help fund its at-risk girls program. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois are making a call for private donation...
May 30, 2016
Binding arbitration bill could get a redo
Binding arbitration bill could get another chance. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – There could be another attempt to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a controversial binding arb...
May 30, 2016
Rauner pleased with working groups
Rauner said the budget working groups have been doing a good job.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – It's been a tense time at the capitol.Republicans are still upset at the budget that...
May 30, 2016
Dan Brady says now is the time
State Rep. Dan Brady is calling for action on the budget dead lock (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Brady) By Terry James Tuesday is the day state legislators and the public have been looking towards as a...
May 30, 2016
UPDATE: Heyworth man dead after accident
By Nick McClintock HEYWORTH- The man killed in a dirt bike accident in northern Heyworth has been identified. McLean County Corner Kathy Davis says 22 year old Andrew Johnson died due to drowni...
May 29, 2016
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital hosts Bloomington-Normal ambassadors
Twenty-three people from Bloomington-Normal toured St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on May 20. (By Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois raises more money per-...
May 29, 2016
Budget talks continue Sunday
By IRN/Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD – Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno, D-Lemont, said Democratic leaders have broken off negotiations about a budget compromise, but rank-and-file lawmakers...
May 29, 2016
Survey shows current workforce unprepared for retirement
A survey by Country Financial shows that the current workforce feels unprepared for retirement. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – A survey conducted by Country Financial shows t...
May 29, 2016
