Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local church working to clean, help area organizations
Eastview Christian Church has helped 12 local non-profit organizations as part of “The Serve Project.” (Photo Courtesy of Eastviewoutreach.com) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A local chu...
May 08, 2016
Barickman talks Chicago financial problems
State Sen. Jason Barickman doesn’t want to see the state bailout Chicago. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – According to State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington), misman...
May 08, 2016
Illinois kicks off “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign
46 motorcyclists died on Illinois roads in 2015. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr/KYNGAPO) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The state is launching its annual "Start Seeing Motorcycles" campaign. 46 motorcycl...
May 07, 2016
Independent maps group submits 570,000 signatures
The group Independent Map Amendment has 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/Illino...
May 07, 2016
Craig thinks Fed will stick with one hike in December
Job numbers came in much lower than expected Friday. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By Terry JamesJobs numbers on Friday came in 40,000 under expectations. Sean Craig with Investment Planner...
May 06, 2016
Rauner will skip Republican convention
Governor Bruce Rauner made a stop at Nord Outdoor Power in Bloomington Friday. (Patti Penn/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The head of the Republican party in Illinois is our Governor. Howeve...
May 06, 2016
United Way announces 2016 program grants
Volunteers spent over 1,400 hours deciding which programs will receive funding this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County has announced local p...
May 06, 2016
ISU bumps up tuition 3 percent
About 70 percent of ISU students will not be affected by the increase. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University has bumped up its tuition as part of an effort...
May 06, 2016
Clinton plant hopes new legislation will keep facility open
Clinton Power Station is one of two Illinois power plants Exelon is threatening to close.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – With profits falling, there is new hope in a bill in front of th...
May 05, 2016
Police looking for drugged drivers
Police are cracking down on drugged drivers. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Many Illinois officers will be able to better identify drugged drivers.Illinois is...
May 05, 2016
