Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Sen. Brady predicts another unbalanced budget to pass legislature
State Sen. Bill Brady called on Democrats to approve a balanced budget. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The General Assembly is in its final two months of this session and Sta...
Apr 11, 2016
Illinois senior care in danger with proposed cuts
By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – As Illinois continues to operate without a state budget, the possibility of more cuts to social services and programs continues to increase. Gov. Bruce Rauner has prop...
Apr 10, 2016
Lincoln native pens book about sports idols
Scott Lynn (seated, second from left) has been a sportscaster for 40 years, including the Voice for Oregon State basketball during the time when First Brother-in-Law Craig Robinson was coach. (Photo c...
Apr 10, 2016
Thunder earn point, fall in overtime
Point streak continues for Thunder who take decision to extra period in Madison. (WJBC File Photo)By Thunder staffMADISON, Wisconsin - The Bloomington Thunder were able to pick up a point on the road ...
Apr 09, 2016
Ameren customers to see electric, gas bill decreases
Lower gas rates will result in over $2 of monthly savings for customers starting this month. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Electric and gas bills will be going down for Ameren Illin...
Apr 09, 2016
