Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Union bills fails again in override vote
A veto override for a binding arbitration bill fell short by two votes. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Democrats fail again in a bid to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's ...
May 26, 2016
UPDATED: 2 hospitalized in rural McLean County crash
Police are investigating a crash in rural Bellflower. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Eric Stock BELLFLOWER – McLean County Sheriff’s Police say one of two people who were hospi...
May 26, 2016
Higher education braces for new overtime rules amid tough budget times
State University Civil Service System Executive Director Jeff Brownfield said new overtime rules will be felt in higher-education budgets across the state. (Photo courtesy www.sucss.illinois.gov) By C...
May 26, 2016
Unit 5 approves $3.5 million bond issuance
The district will issue a total of $7 million in bonds for school buses over the next two years. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Unit 5 Board of Education has authorized the sa...
May 26, 2016
Bloomington police searching for missing juvenile
(Photo courtesy missingkids.org) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for public assistance in their search for a runaway juvenile. Police said Marshun Collins, 16, was...
May 25, 2016
Green Top preps for store ground breaking
921 E. Washington St. is the future site of the co-op store. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Green Top Grocery is ready for the next step as it continues its mission of building...
May 25, 2016
Bloomington-Normal rated 3rd best destination for college grads
Bloomington-Normal received high marks for arts and entertainment in a new study. (WJBC File Photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal is one of the best places to find a job after gra...
May 25, 2016
Rep. Brady ‘cautiously optimistic’ budget deal can be reached
State Rep. Dan Brady is part of a legislative working group that has come up with a framework for a state budget after a near year-long impasse. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – With ...
May 25, 2016
TSA makes changes after ‘unacceptable’ delays
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin met with the head of the TSA last week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By RFD Radio WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration is doing a leadership reb...
May 25, 2016
Elections board: Independent map group has enough valid signatures
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
May 25, 2016
