Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Pot penalties could be similar to traffic ticket
It is not known if the Governor will sign the legislation. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Possession of small amounts of marijuana would be treated like a traffic ticket under a bi...
May 21, 2015
April unemployment remains six percent, Illinois adds more jobs
Illinois’ unemployment rate remained six percent in April. (WJBC file photo)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – Illinois' unemployment rate held steady over the last month....
May 21, 2015
Bloomington-Normal home sales continue rising
The Association of Realtors president described the local housing market as “hot.” (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Twin Cities homes sales continued an upward trend ...
May 21, 2015
Miller Park Zoo welcomes new vultures
Vultures like this will call Miller Park Zoo home this summer. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr/fredrte)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Two new King Vultures are calling Miller Park Zoo home for the summer.T...
May 21, 2015
Durbin Urges Caution in Sending Troops
Durbin is confident Hillary Clinton will earn the Democratic nomination.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Greg HalbleibSenator Dick Durbin says past ground military efforts in the Middle East sh...
May 21, 2015
Legislators approve bill changing statute of limitations for rape, sexual assault
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Legislation heading to the governor would change the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault.The statute of limitation...
May 21, 2015
Millionaire tax proposal moves to House floor
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is pushing a constitutional amendment to increase taxes on income over $1 million. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A c...
May 20, 2015
Habitat for Humanity seeks State Farm grant for ‘Acorns to Oaks’
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is competing for a State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Habitat for Humanity McLean County)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A local prog...
May 20, 2015
Cubs’ pavers turn up in Pontiac after being taken from landfill
Wrigley Field starting moving some paving bricks as part of a major renovation. (Photo by John Lodder/flickr)By Eric StockPONTIAC – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Some Ch...
May 20, 2015
Heartland, EIU enter reverse transfer agreement
Eastern Illinois Vice President and Provost Blair Lord signs a reverse transfer agreement with Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland ...
May 19, 2015
