Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers, officials disagree on possible progressive tax effect
State Rep. Loug Lang believed the majority of small businesses would get a tax break. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – An argument is brewing o...
May 03, 2016
Koos’ Germany trip produces ‘strong possibilities’
Mayor Chris Koos made the trip last week. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos’ trip last week to what’s known as the world’s largest industrial ...
May 03, 2016
Bloomington-Normal garden walk marks 20 years
Tickets are on sale for the Glorious Gardens Festival Garden Walk.. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal’s annual Glorious Garden Festival Garden Wal...
May 03, 2016
Bipartisan panel working on Illinois budget compromise
State Rep. Dan Brady is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that’s working behind the scenes on possible solution to the state’s 10-month old budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Facebook...
May 03, 2016
Koos not surprised by Mitsubishi plant sale
The sale of the plant was announced last week. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos wasn’t surprised by the sale of the Mistubishi Motors plant to Maynards...
May 03, 2016
Connect Transit hears from public on proposed routes
Many Bloomington-Normal residents packed the Normal town Council chambers Monday to express their opinions. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Connect Transit held a public heari...
May 02, 2016
Rauner says his agenda helps small businesses
Rauner spoke at a news conference celebrating small business week. (WJBC file photo) By IRN/Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner says his Turnaround Agenda is focused on helping small bus...
May 02, 2016
Report: School consolidations could save Illinois $170 million annually
State Sen. Bill Brady says school consolidations should be decided at the local level. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A report from the Illinois Policy Institute claims the state co...
May 02, 2016
House backs measure to strengthen email privacy
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Electronic Communications Privacy Act hasn't been updated since 1986. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkTAYLORVILLE – Do you fear the federal ...
May 02, 2016
Normal cleaning up rail agreement with IDOT
The town is still unsure when a pedestrian crossing at Uptown Station will be completed. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on an amended interg...
May 02, 2016
