Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
City now taking applications for Bloomington 101 session this Spring
Bloomington 101 applications will be taken until Feb. 12. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is taking applications for its Bloomington 101 course this ...
Jan 08, 2016
Illinois panel issues report on school security
State Rep. Carol Sente says task force members want to be together beyond this summer’s scheduled expiration. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Jan 08, 2016
First snow of 2016 expected in Central Illinois this weekend
The National Weather Service is expected to see several inches of snow this weekend. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – Central Illinoisans enjoying a mild winter ...
Jan 08, 2016
Report: Auditor General made last minute ‘cash call’ before being sworn in
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – A recently published report says ...
Jan 08, 2016
Illinoisan files challenge to Cruz residency
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz faces a residency objection over his candidacy in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ted Cruz for President 2016) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHIC...
Jan 08, 2016
AFT explains hedge fund downfalls to Illinois House panel
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A major teachers’ union said public pension investment in hedge funds is a bad bet. Speaking to an Illinois House panel ...
Jan 07, 2016
Ameren donates $10,000 to Western Avenue Community Center
Ameren Illinois presents a $10,000 check to the Western Avenue Community Center Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois is donating $10,000 to the Western Avenue Co...
Jan 07, 2016
Mitsubishi lowers its property tax obligation with agreement
(WJBC File Photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Mitsubishi is going to pay about $205,000 less on its property taxes after reaching an agreement with McLean County taxing bodies.The two sides were disput...
Jan 07, 2016
Barickman prefers local decisions on government consolidation
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says goverment consolidation is best handled locally. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Greg HalbleibDespite more than 7,000 governmental units ...
Jan 07, 2016
ISBE approves budget request for next fiscal year
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The words "state budget" and "Illinois" don’t go together much lately, but that is not stopping the Illinois State Board...
Jan 06, 2016
