Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Panel says Bloomington, Normal should share sales tax money
A panel of business, labor and government leaders is recommending Bloomington and Normal share their sales tax revenue. (Photo by tax credits/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington and ...
Apr 12, 2016
Bloomington boosts funding for road work
Bloomington is planning to boost its road resurfacing budget this summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/The Tire Zoo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is redoubling its efforts to fix ...
Apr 12, 2016
Illinois lawmakers push new tax ideas at forum
State Rep. Greg Harris said he wants to see Illinois move to a more progressive tax. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Just what kind of new taxes could be in Illin...
Apr 12, 2016
Oberweis asks whether Illinois Supreme Court justices are overpaid
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Are Illinois Supreme Court justices overpaid? That's the question one state senator had for the Illinois Supreme Court durin...
Apr 11, 2016
VenuWorks names Coliseum executive director
Curtis Webb will begin work on May 1. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The president of VenuWorks has named the person who will oversee day-to-day operations at the U.S. C...
Apr 11, 2016
Bloomington approves $207M budget
The budget is $20 million more than last year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has approved a $207 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017. The b...
Apr 11, 2016
McLean County judge Witte remembered as ‘larger than life’
Charles Witte served as McLean County circuit judge from 1988 until his retirement in 2001.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Charles Witte)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County judge is being...
Apr 11, 2016
Rauner calls for ’round-the-clock’ budget talks to begin immediately
Gov. Bruce Raunersays Illinois needs a bipartisan, balanced budget with a mix of reforms, cost reductions and revenue. (Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Apr 11, 2016
Pontiac teen dies in ATV crash
Authorities in Livingston County are investigating a fatal ATV crash. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockPONTIAC – The Livingston County Coroner’s office has identified th...
Apr 11, 2016
Bloomington considers support of federal grant for U.S. 51 work
Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said U.S. 51 could use a lot of work. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Route 51 from Olive Street to College Avenue could see maj...
Apr 11, 2016
