Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Secretary of State’s office questions voter registration plan
State Sen. Andy Manar has proposed a measure that would change the current voter registration opt-in system at drivers facilities around the state to an opt-out system. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) B...
Jan 19, 2016
Normal voting on new franchise deal with Nicor Gas
Normal’s new deal with NICOR would last 25 years. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Tuesday night on a new franchise agreement with Nicor Gas ...
Jan 19, 2016
American Airlines adds third flight to Dallas out of CIRA
Central Illinois Regional Airport. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinoisans who visit Dallas on a regular basis will have another travel option at their disposal. Americ...
Jan 18, 2016
Sen. Brady: Democrats still want unbalanced budget
State Sen. Bill Brady talked about why the message from Springfield is still the same. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois continues to operate without a state budget and...
Jan 18, 2016
IWU students hear from UIC professor on MLK’s work after ‘I have a dream’
David Stovall wanted IWU students to think about Martin Luther King Jr.’s work after his famous speech in Washington D.C. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A speaker ...
Jan 18, 2016
Smithson remembered by McLean County Board member, friend
Smithson passed away last Friday. (Photo Courtesy of Kathy Michael/Facebook) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County official lost more than a co-worker last week, he also lost a good friend....
Jan 18, 2016
Illinois lawmaker renews call for binding arbitration
Hillsdale Democratic State Rep. Mike Smiddy, has proposed a measure to bring in binding arbitration for contract negotiations like the stalled AFSCME talks. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop...
Jan 18, 2016
Radogno: Chicago mayor recall effort ‘disingenuous’
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno addressed the City Club of Chicago last week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City Club of Chicago)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The ...
Jan 18, 2016
Bloomington Election Commission makes call for election judges
Election judges are needed at a few polling centers in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Election Commission is short on judges at three polling centers fo...
Jan 18, 2016
Exhibit profiles McLean County’s immigrants of yesterday and today
McLean County Museum of History Executive Director Greg Koos displays a digital exhibit in ‘Making a Home’ which details the stories of those who have settled in McLean County. (Photo by E...
Jan 17, 2016
