Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State could help resolve dispute over McLean County health fund reserves
Jim Soeldner was appointed Vice-Chairman of the McLean County Board on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One of McLean County government’s new lead...
Jan 20, 2016
IDPH warning against Zika virus contraction overseas
Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Flickr) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning residents about the potential of contracting the Zika virus...
Jan 20, 2016
Durbin welcomes Supreme Court ruling on immigration order
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he expects the Supreme Court will uphold President Barack Obama’s executive orders on immigration. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ̵...
Jan 20, 2016
Salvation Army makes final appeal in mail campaign
Bloomington Salvation Army bell ringers reached their $230,000 fundraising goal this winter. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Salvation Army is down to the final wee...
Jan 20, 2016
Morning commute could be slowed by snow overnight
A McLean County vehicle sits under several inches of snow outside the McLean County Jail in downtown Bloomington on Wednesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Central Illi...
Jan 20, 2016
Supreme Court to hear challenge of President’s immigration orders
U.S. Supreme Court. (Photo by Flickr/dbking)By Joe RagusaWASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has announced that it’s going to hear a challenge to President Barack Obama’s executive action...
Jan 19, 2016
Bloomington-Normal housing market improves in 2015
Sales were up more than 5 percent last year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – After a rough 2014, the local housing market showed improvement in 2015.Overall sales were up 5.6 pe...
Jan 19, 2016
State Sen. looking to free up veterans home funds
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state senator hopes to free up $60 million in capital funds to finish a veterans home in northwest Chicago but the governor ...
Jan 19, 2016
McIntyre named McLean County Board chairman
John McIntyre (center) was appointed McLean County Board chairman on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There’s a changing of the guard in McLean County governme...
Jan 19, 2016
Rauner wants to change state purchasing rules to save money
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he's already saved taxpayers $700 million in state agencies through various efficiency measures. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SP...
Jan 19, 2016
