Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Davis discusses federal budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis doesn’t like Congress constantly pushing up against government shutdown deadlines. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a feder...
Syndicated Author Dec 21, 2015

Davis discusses federal budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis doesn’t like Congress constantly pushing up against government shutdown deadlines. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a feder...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2015

IEMA offering tips to keep people safe this holiday season
Christmas trees that are dried out or have lights with frayed wires can present serious fire hazards. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – While the holiday season is a time of celebration...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2015

Salvation Army still needs your help
There is still a long way to go to help the Salvation Army of McLean County meet their goal. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If you can smile, ring a bell and say, “Merry Chri...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2015

Bloomington home destroyed in fire
The home and most of the belongings were declared a loss.By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- A house is a complete loss after a late night fire in Bloomington on Friday.Bloomington Fire responded to a stru...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2015

I-Cash program holds billions of dollars in unclaimed property
The Illinois I-Cash program has over $2 billion in unclaimed property and cash. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – State treasurer Michael Frerichs wants to give you some of your old ...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2015

Bloomington employee survey shows mixed results
The results of a survey Bloomington city employees took in September are a mixed bag. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington employees aren’t really sure where the city ...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2015

Retirees speak out against retirement income tax proposal
(Logo courtesy of AARP) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – If Illinois lawmakers and the governor are thinking of taxing retirement income, they may want to look at the results of...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2015

Normal planning vote on new electronic recycling processor
Vintage Tech had been processing the electronics. (Photo courtesy Flickr/TineSteiss) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on approving a contract with a new compa...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2015

Davis wants strategy for fighting terrorists social media use
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The House this week passed legislation which would require the president to report to Congress on the U.S. strategy to com...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2015