Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hales: Those in older homes should study lead exposure risk
Bloomington’s water supply shows 2.1 parts-per-billion of lead. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Reports of unsafe drinking water in Flint, Michigan and several communi...
Jan 26, 2016
Health officials issue reminders as mumps reappear in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department Department reminds residents to protect themselves from mumps. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials are reminding t...
Jan 26, 2016
Rauner: New state technology agency will bring ‘massive’ taxpayer savings
Gov. Bruce Rauner says the new Department of Innovation and Technology will save Illinois hundreds of millions of dollars. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Tho...
Jan 26, 2016
Senate President proposes school funding formula change
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is challenging lawmakers to addr...
Jan 25, 2016
Groundwater ban around Linden and Emerson approved with amendment
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An agreement the Bloomington City Council approved Monday night would help the city recoup costs associated with groundwate...
Jan 25, 2016
Unit 5 seeks bonds for school repairs
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is looking for interest-free bonds from the federal government for school improvements. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5’...
Jan 25, 2016
Rauner: ‘Average’ workers’ compensation laws would be improvement
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois is one of the least business-friendly states when it comes to workers' compensation.(Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 25, 2016
Bloomington council to vote on groundwater contamination ordinance
The Bloomington City Council will vote on an ordinance banning the use of groundwater wells in the area shaded in green. (Graphic courtesy City of Bloomington)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An ordin...
Jan 25, 2016
Rep. Brady unsure when MAP funding will pass
State Rep. Dan Brady (left) was unable to say how long it will be before Illinois approves university funding. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – The ongoing state bu...
Jan 25, 2016
Davis wants change to FEMA formula
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants to se...
Jan 24, 2016
