Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner backs proposal to allow Chicago mayor recall
Gov. Bruce Rauner says his administration had addressed policing issues months before the calls for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's resignation began. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois) By John Greg...
Jan 05, 2016
Illinois House, Senate cost taxpayers $45 million in 2015
It took $45 million to run the Illinois House and Senate last year. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House and Senate cost Illinois taxpayers $45 million in ...
Jan 05, 2016
Rauner vetoes 3 times as many bills as Quinn
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed 65 bills in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Though they didn't put a plan on the books on how to spend taxpayers' mon...
Jan 05, 2016
December was warmest in Illinois history
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ December was the warmest and second wettest on record. State climatologist Jim Angel, who is based at the Illinois State Water S...
Jan 05, 2016
New law allows school boards to hold safety and security discussions in private
A bill allowing school boards to privately discuss safety and security measures passed unanimously in the General Assembly and took effect Jan 1. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A ne...
Jan 04, 2016
Sen. Brady backs proposal to allow Chicago mayor recall
State Sen. Brady said we are too far along this state budget year to try to get a spending plan passed. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said he ...
Jan 04, 2016
Rauner tours flood-damaged communites
Gov. Bruce Rauner (front, left_ toured flood-damaged communities last weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Gov. Bruce Rauner) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network CAIRO – Finishing a three-day New Y...
Jan 04, 2016
Bloomington seeks traffic signal battery backup
Traffic signals without power may soon be a thing of the past for Bloomington drivers. (Photo courtesy David Lofink/flickr) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Monday’s vicious storm that knocked o...
Jan 04, 2016
Local nonprofit working to help community get counseling, outreach services
The topic of mental health care has been a big topic of discussion in the Bloomington-Normal area. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of the community who are seeking counseling ...
Jan 03, 2016
College Illinois aims to save parents money with prepaid tuition program
College tuition and fees at Illinois public universities have more than doubled in the last decade. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – As the costs of college tuition and mandatory fees ...
Jan 03, 2016
