Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Duckworth, Zopp don’t believe Emanuel, Alvarez should resign
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race aren’t demanding resignations over the handling of the Laquan McDonald case...
Dec 15, 2015
Selzer appointed to fill vacancy on county board
New McLean County board member David Selzer is sworn in by McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s newest board member is a familia...
Dec 15, 2015
Kinzinger calls out Trump for pandering
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Watseka) is calling out Donald Trump, and is not mincing words. Kinzinger said the Republican presidential candidate ...
Dec 15, 2015
Public hearing set for proposed TIF district in Bloomington
A public hearing on a potential TIF district has been set for Feb. 8. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen are taking the next step towards establishing a tax ...
Dec 14, 2015
Manar: Lawmakers must take balanced approach to budget
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Any Illinois Capitol-watcher who is pragmatic could say a vote on revenue must be bipartisan; otherwise, it could ha...
Dec 14, 2015
Record turnout for Christmas at the Mansions
A 1935 Packard was on display at Ewing Manor during Christmas at the Mansions on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ewing Manor) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The annual Christmas at the Mansions ...
Dec 14, 2015
Central Illinois Islamic group holds remembrance following San Bernardino shootings
State Rep. Tim Butler, Sen. Dick Durbin, and others were part of a vigil Sunday night at the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield. (Photo by Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network) By Will Stevenson/...
Dec 14, 2015
State school superintendent not discouraged by PARCC results
Illinois State School Superintendent Tony Smith says he’s not discouraged by the results of the newest state assessment test – PARCC. (WJBC File Photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Net...
Dec 14, 2015
Bloomington to consider new TIF district
A TIF proposal will be examined by the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is taking a look Monday night a...
Dec 14, 2015
New federal student aid rules help students, families buy time
The Minor Myers Jr. Center at Illinois Wesleyan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Seeking financial aid can sometimes be the hardest part about going to college. New rules are inten...
Dec 14, 2015
