Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Barickman leads youth council to learn about state government
State Sen. Jason Barickman hosted students in a mock legislative session in Springfield this week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – More than 40 high school st...
Apr 16, 2016
Cases of two STD’s increasing among young people in Illinois
IDPH Director Nirav Shah said STD testing can be done at many county health departments. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – April is STD Awareness Month and comes at a time when num...
Apr 16, 2016
Sen. Brady calls for two-year budget to balance Illinois’ finances
State Sen. Bill Brady spoke on a variety of budget topics during a session with elected officials on Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A fiscal year 2016 state budg...
Apr 15, 2016
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
