Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
District 87 board president Dirks resigning
Dirks has served on the board since 2001, but is resigning on Dec. 29. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 school board member and current president John Dirks is resigning fr...
Dec 13, 2015
Flu cases may soon be on the rise
Getting a flu shot not only protects you, but protects those around you. (Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The number of flu cases in Illinois remains low, but that may be chang...
Dec 13, 2015
Peterson pleased with passage of funding bill
The funding bill passed by Illinois lawmakers was a bit of good news during the ongoing budget impasse. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – It’s not a full budget, but it’s p...
Dec 13, 2015
