Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Upcoming weekend retreat to benefit Easter Seals
All benefits of the Cold Roll will benefit Easter Seals. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – An outdoor center just several miles away from Lake Bloomington will be the setting of a wee...
Jan 17, 2016
Unit 5 attorney explains Mitsubishi tax settlement
Unit 5 took the biggest hit in property tax revenue after a settlement was reached with Mitsubishi over the values of two properties it pays taxes on. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Th...
Jan 17, 2016
Local students eligible for glasses give away
Children in need of glasses are being helped by a Central Illinois company. (Photo Courtesy Bard Optical) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois company is doing its part to help childr...
Jan 17, 2016
Bloomington council approves demolition of two buildings
The Sugar Creek Packing Plant and the Havco building, about a block away from city hall, are set to be demolished for $245,000. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Sugar...
Jan 16, 2016
Rauner calls on Illinois Labor Relations Board to resolve AFSCME dispute
By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' governor said further negotiations with the state's largest employees union are no longer worthwhile. That's why Gov. Bruce Rau...
Jan 15, 2016
Ellsworth Village President dies
(Photo courtesy Facebook/McLean County Clerk – Kathy Michael)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON - Ellsworth Village President Jay Smithson has died.He was also President of the McLean County Mayors Assoc...
Jan 15, 2016
