Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County property tax billing increases nearly 4 percent
The McLean County Treasurer’s Office will issue property tax bills on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – McLean County property tax bills will be released on Wednesda...
Apr 26, 2016
Illinois looking to increase liquor production with new bill
Noelle Diprizio and her husband Jay started Chicago Distilling Co. in 2013. (Photo Courtesy of giltcity.com) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One Illinois industry would s...
Apr 25, 2016
Local schools, governments brace for financial hit due to state overpayments
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district would plunge into deficit spending if it had to come up with $228,000 in overpayments from the state. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Apr 25, 2016
Man identified in death near Danvers
WMBD reports the body of James VanHook, 79, was found underneath a bridge in rural Danvers. (Photo courtesy CentralIllinoisProud.com) By Eric Stock DANVERS – Police in Tazewell County conducted ...
Apr 25, 2016
Bloomington to vote on liquor license, video gaming fees
Bloomington bar and restaurant owners could be paying more to serve liquor in the next few years. (Photo courtesy Flickr/NathanPeck) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Increases to liquor license fees a...
Apr 25, 2016
ISU professor talks challenges, rewards of owning a business
ISU Professor Terry Noel said owning your own business in a changing economy can be very profitable. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Starting a new business and becoming your own boss...
Apr 24, 2016
Audit slams Quinn anti-violence program
Former Gov. Pat Quinn launched the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative in 2010 during his campaign for governor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Pat Quinn)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Apr 24, 2016
Ameren changes the look of your electric bill
Ameren is updating the information provided on their monthly statements. (Logo provided by Ameren)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Your next Ameren electric bill may look a little different.Ameren Sp...
Apr 24, 2016
Mysterious illness spreading in Illinois
The Director of Public Health in Illinois is concerned about the spread of Elizabethkingia. (Flickr/Nathan Reading)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – A mysterious disease is spreading in Illinois. Eliz...
Apr 24, 2016
Bloomington musician recalls encounters with Prince
Prince performs Purple Rain at a concert in 2007. (Photo courtesy YouTube/johnny lopez aliaga) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local musician who said he met Prince several times over the years fo...
Apr 23, 2016
