Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Barickman seeks to stop grant handouts before election
State Sen. Jason Barickman is backing a measure to stop elected officials from handing out grants just before an election. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – S...
Apr 07, 2016
ISU students express Election Day concerns
Many students experienced long lines at the bone Student Center polling place on March 15. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University students have taken t...
Apr 06, 2016
Shots fired on east Empire in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say they found shell casings at the scene. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for help from the public after some members of the publ...
Apr 06, 2016
Manar proposing amendment to address school funding formula
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Expect there to be heated debate in Springfield about whether K-12 education should be funded before or after th...
Apr 06, 2016
BPD initiate camera registration program
Police said security camera footage has been used in a wide variety of criminal investigations. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A camera registration program is being launched...
Apr 06, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)
House Republicans call on democrats to move budget talk
(Photo courtesy Facebook/City Club of Chicago) By RFD News Network SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are back in full force in Springfield this week. The work may or may not focus on a state budget, but R...
Apr 06, 2016
LaHood slams new fiduciary rule
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says the Obama administration has gone too far with new Labor Department rules. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, said...
Apr 06, 2016
Rauner launches health care fraud task force
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued an executive order to create a task force to fight fraud and abuse in health care. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSRINGFIELD – With $19 billio...
Apr 06, 2016
Congressman, ISU students discuss ways to battle sexual assault
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Statistics show one-in-five women will experience sexual assault, and that’s why U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) s...
Apr 05, 2016
Michael looks to put election rumors to rest
By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Social media may be the culprit as rumors continue to circulate regarding alleged voting problems during the Illinois Primary at the Bone Student Center. McLean Coun...
Apr 05, 2016
