Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington alderman: Gambling revenue higher than anyone expected
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin says he’s not sure whether he will support higher liquor license fees. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Gamblers in Bloomington spent...
Apr 15, 2016
Durbin salutes former Transportation Secretary LaHood on Peoria airport honor
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood waves to the crowd during opening ceremonies of Uptown Station on July 14, 2012. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By FarmWeekNow.com WASHINGTON – Former C...
Apr 15, 2016
IDOT urging safe work zone driving
More than 4,300 motor vehicle crashes on average occur in Illinois work zones every year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – This week is National Work Zone Safety week and the Ill...
Apr 14, 2016
Illinois aids inmates with career licensing after release
Illinois is making it possible for some citizens to return to the workforce as soon as they leave prison. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Michael Coghlan)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &#...
Apr 14, 2016
Rep. Davis hopeful tax reform can be done soon
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says there are obstacles to overhauling the U.S. tax code, but he believes it can be done. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – With the April 18 tax deadline appr...
Apr 14, 2016
Illinois Senate backs $3.9B spending bill, Rauner vows veto
State Sen. Donne Trotter backed a measure to include $3.9 billion for higher education and social services. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 14, 2016
Unit 5 approves school bus purchases
Close to 50 new buses will be purchased. (Photo courtesy Flickr/flequi) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is looking at buying $3.5 million worth of school buses, but that doesn’t mean th...
Apr 13, 2016
Additional Bent Elementary parking moves forward with District 87 land purchase
District 87 school board members met Wednesday night at Stevenson Elementary. (WJBC/Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The District 87 school board took a step in the direction of creating mo...
Apr 13, 2016
State lawmaker group sees path to budget before next fiscal year
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan group of state lawmakers agreed there is a path toward a budget deal before the next fiscal year begins. During...
Apr 13, 2016
Manar not a fan of governor’s school funding plan
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD News Network SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Decatur) said Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan to pump another $120 million flowing into the school funding...
Apr 13, 2016
