Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015
11 coal miners died in the U.S. in 2015, a record low. That includes two deaths in southern Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – America’s coal indus...
Jan 03, 2016
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – America’s coal industry is celebrating a second straight record low ...
Jan 02, 2016
Illinois to begin Silver Search alert system
State Sen. Daniel Biss sponsored a bill to create the Silver Search alert system. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new law aims to help law enfo...
Jan 02, 2016
Shawnee National Forest to be featured on new quarter
The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois will be featured on a new quarter in 2016. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkHARRISBURG – You remember the “50 s...
Jan 02, 2016
Bloomington girl competes in national punt, pass and kick contest
Kacie Quick has been practicing at Horton Fieldhouse at Illinois State University in preparation for the national Punt, Pass and Kick competition this weekend. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock...
Jan 01, 2016
