Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State representatives battle over pension stipends
Springfield was the sight of a debate over pension stipends on Tuesday. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Depending on your view, lawmakers are either diligentl...
Jul 29, 2015
State Farm workers, emergency responders named HeartSaver Heroes
Ron Irons (front center, right) went into cardiac arrest while playing softball last month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The American Heart Association on Wednesday reco...
Jul 29, 2015
Local governments hope to recoup withheld gambling revenue
Video gambling machines in Bloomington took in $163 million during the 2014-15 budget year. (Photo by Domas Mituzas/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local governments counting on gambling reven...
Jul 29, 2015
Rep. Brady: Vote to reject pay raise a ‘no-brainer’
State Rep. Dan Brady says the vote by House lawmakers to reject an automatic cost-of-living adjustment was ‘nothing to write home about.’ (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 29, 2015
One Illinois lawmaker said ‘yes’ to pay hike
State Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood) was the only lawmaker to vote for a cost-of-living increase. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One red light stood ...
Jul 29, 2015
Illinois Tourism Director calls Twin Cities ‘growing market’ for tourism
Illinois Office of Tourism Director Cory Jobe spoke in Bloomington Tuesday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Office of Tourism announced Tuesday the s...
Jul 28, 2015
House lawmakers vote against COLA increase for themselves
Lawmakers in the House voted against their own cost-of-living adjustment for the current fiscal year. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The "cut lawmaker pay" b...
Jul 28, 2015
New Illinois law requires background checks for student teachers
Student teachers in Illinois are now required to undergo a background check before they can enter the classroom. (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Education/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Networ...
Jul 28, 2015
Bloomington presents cost-cutting ideas to task force
Bloomington city manager David Hales says city workers already have low morale because staff has been thinned so much. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city staff has pr...
Jul 28, 2015
Auto expert: Mitsubishi hurt by ‘destructive’ campaign, lack of US niche
At its peak, the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal was producing 200,000 cars each year. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – An automotive expert said Mitsubishi Motors could have a tough t...
Jul 28, 2015
