Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Group launches fund drive to save American Passion Play at BCPA
The American Passion Play has been performed at the Boomington Center for the Performing Arts for 93 years, dating back to its time as the Scottish Rite Temple. (Photo courtesy American Passion Play)B...
Jul 16, 2015
Illinois House committee looks at latest pension reform proposal
The governor’s officer is behind the latest proposal to fix Illinois’ $100 billion pension problem. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Among the many c...
Jul 16, 2015
Durbin studying Iran nuclear deal ‘line by line’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he needs an assurance that the Iran nuclear deal can be enforced. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, R-Ill., isn’t r...
Jul 16, 2015
Mold, termites pose next challenge for flooded out homeowners
Some Central Illinois homeowners are dealing with flooded basement after heavy rains this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As many Central Illinois homeowners d...
Jul 15, 2015
CIRA to get new body scanner
Central Illinois Regional Airport is scheduled to receive a new body scanner next week from the Transportation Security Administration. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illino...
Jul 15, 2015
Kinzinger dislikes Iran nuclear deal
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzginer said the deal with Iran should have had harsher sanctions. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By RFD News NetworkCHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) be...
Jul 15, 2015
Illinois Senate to consider veto, temporary budget
State Sen. Heather Steans said she hopes the governor will sign the one-month budget. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Another day of action in the I...
Jul 15, 2015
Rauner signs bobcat hunting bill
Gov, Rauner has signed a bill to legalize bobcat hunting in Illinois.(Photo courtesy Flickr/Don DeBold)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Bobcats are no longer endangered, and a ...
Jul 15, 2015
Benecke says no budget is hurting the disabled
Advocate urges lawmakers to pass budget. (Courtesy lifecil.org)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County disability rights advocate wants Illinois lawmakers to know not having a budget is hurt...
Jul 14, 2015
BPD seek third suspect for weekend armed robbery
Leonard Benson Jr. is wanted in connection with an armed robbery. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help ...
Jul 14, 2015
