Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
No solution between Connect Transit and Normal West
Normal West would not be served by Connect Transit under proposed changes. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – No solution has been found to restore bus service to Normal West High School ...
Apr 13, 2016
Morning fire damages home in McLean
No injuries were reported in the fire.By Nick McClintockMCLEAN- Fire has damaged a house and destroyed a garage in the 100 block of West Morgan Street in McLean.Fire departments from Bloomington, Atla...
Apr 13, 2016
St. Jude Radio Runners hosting dinner fundraiser
The annual St. Jude run is scheduled for July 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWJBC’s St. Jude Radio Runners team is once again gearing up for the 56-mile trek from Bloomington to Peoria this s...
Apr 13, 2016
New bill aims to give relief for late fees for license plates
The new law wouldn’t be necessary if the state would pass a budget, according to the bill sponsor. (Photo Courtesy Facebook.com)By Greg Bishop/ Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD- Find yourself f...
Apr 13, 2016
