Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington approves change to rental inspection program fee structure
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas asks questions during Monday’s city council meeting. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A lot of landlords in Bloomington will be paying more for their r...
Jan 12, 2016
ISU covers MAP grants this Spring, IWU and Heartland are not
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is going to cover MAP grants for nearly 4,000 students this Spring, but other college students in Bloomington-Normal may hav...
Jan 11, 2016
Supreme Court case could end ‘fair share’ union payments
The court likely won’t issue its ruling until summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court Monday could cause fall...
Jan 11, 2016
ACLU wants Real ID scrapped
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Tripp)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Regardless of the federal government giving Illinois two more years to comply with REAL ID, the American Civil Lib...
Jan 11, 2016
Sorensen arraignment delayed
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockCH...
Jan 11, 2016
Newson murder trial set for jury selection
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Jury selection is set to begin Monday morning for the trial of a man from Normal charged with murder. Tracy Newson, 49, is accused of killing C...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington doctor suggests USDA calorie guidelines too high for some
The USDA recommends in its new dietary guidelines consuming a variety of vegetables and whole fruits. (Photo by Robert Couse-Baker/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington doctor said n...
Jan 11, 2016
Rauner Op-Ed: In a year, steps in the right direction
Gov. Bruce Rauner has written an Op-Ed to mark his first year in office. (WJBC file photo) The following is an Op-Ed written by Gov. Bruce Rauner to mark his first year in office that was published by...
Jan 11, 2016
SIU School of Medicine gets money to fight illness in pregnant women
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visited the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield to celebrate a two (b) billion dollar increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health. (Photo...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington city council to discuss outsourcing golf operations
The city of Bloomington will discuss outsourcing operations at the city’s three golf courses, including Highland Park Golf Course, during a work session Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Go...
Jan 11, 2016
