Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Poll: Voters divided on Rauner’s performance
(Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube) By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters are divided on Gov. Bruce Rauner's performance over the last year, that's according ...
Syndicated Author Mar 05, 2016

Easter Seals to hold fundraiser at a gun range
“Shooting for Progress” will be Thursday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the C.I. Shooting sports complex in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL- Easter Seals is hosting a benefit at the...
Syndicated Author Mar 05, 2016

Illinois House taking long break from Springfield
Bill Brady thinks the long break is irresponsible. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than nine months since Illinois has had a budget.You may think that means bot...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016

McLean County Board candidate boasts analytic background
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board District 2 candidate Mike Sumner, of Downs, said he’s the only one of the four write-in candidates for the position who...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016

Normal to consider new police union contract
The new contract would last four years. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday will consider a four year collective bargaining agreement with the town̵...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016

1 candidate files for vacant McLean County Board seat
The McLean County Board is seeking to fill a vacancy in District 6. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County Board member could be rejoining the board soon. Laurie Wo...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016

Illinois Senate passes binding arbitration bill
State Sen. Don Harmon backed a bill to enable binding arbitration when contract negotiations fail. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It's onto the...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016

Illinois House adjourns after approving $3.7B for colleges, human services
The Illinois House has adjourned until April 4.(WJBC File Photo) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House has adjourned until April, a move which upset some Republicans who say lawmakers s...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016

Bloomington woman hospitalized in fire
Bloomington fire crews battled a basement fire at 64 Vermont Ave. on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman was hospitali...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)

Unit 5 board member resigning
Denise Schuster (second from the right) has been with the board since May 2014. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 Board of Education member Denise Schuster has announced sh...
Syndicated Author Mar 03, 2016