Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Franks calls for constant session until budget is approved
State Rep. Jack Franks says Gov. Bruce Rauner should bring Illinois lawmakers back to Springfield immediately. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Dec 31, 2015
Bloomington to add extra storm cleanup crews next week
Downed tree limbs line the streets of Bloomington-Normal after a severe winter storm Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is giving its Public Works departm...
Dec 31, 2015
State senator introduces bill addressing requests for police shooting videos
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Videos of police-involved shootings would be more accessible under a new proposal introduced in the General Assembly.Under State ...
Dec 31, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Illinois’ budget impasse
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled legislature have not been able to reach a budget agreement for the fiscal year that began July 1. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFI...
Dec 31, 2015
Few outages remain in Central Illinois
Corn Belt Energy crews work to restore power in an area where a utility truck can’t reach. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Corn Belt Energy)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Many Central Illinois are fi...
Dec 31, 2015
Two people die from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a garage
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Joe Ragusa DANVERS – The McLean County Coroner’s Office says two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage at a residence in Danvers...
Dec 30, 2015
Explosive dangers popping up in popular Hoverboards
Some of the popular Hoverboards are displaying some explosive issues. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – One of the most popular gifts this holiday season has encountered a bit ...
Dec 30, 2015
Bennett says lawmakers will likely consider an income tax increase
(WJBC File Photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Illinois is likely heading into the new year – which marks the halfway point of the state’s fiscal year – without a budget. “...
Dec 30, 2015
New law creates email alerts for state boards and commissions
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Keeping track of state government meetings will be easier under a new law taking effect in the new year. The law will allow...
Dec 30, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Livingston County
(Clockwise from top left) Kana Farabaugh and Roger Amm when presented with their Emmy, Kalli Setterlund and Anthony Gullo are pictured during the first production at the Eagle Theater and Conference C...
Dec 30, 2015
