Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Reilly: Potential changes in Springfield mean more reliance on local revenues
Potential changes in Springfield and how to deal with those changes were topics of conversation Wednesday night. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A potential property tax free...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

Yamaguchi heads back to Bloomington ice
Kristi Yamaguchi is bringing an all-star cast of skaters to Bloomington (credit: U.S. Cellular Coliseum) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If you watched figure skating in the 90’s, you likely ...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

BPD search for missing Bloomington man
Ryan Kindig was reported missing on Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking the public’s help a...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

Emanuel apologizes as others call for him to resign
Protesters calling for Chicago Mayot Rahm Emanuel to resign March through downtown Chicago. John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network By Jon Gregory/IRN CHICAGO – Chicago’s mayor publicly apolog...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

United Way holds ‘December Dash’ for donations
Mid Central Community Action director Deborah White (left) and United Way campaign co-chair Sonja Reece (center) discuss the United Way annual campaign. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMING...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

Davis backs visa waiver restrictions
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis voted for restrictions to the visa waiver program. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has joined his Ho...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

Governor, legislative leaders report minor progress at budget meeting
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he thinks a budget deal is within reach, but he remains opposed to several of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s reforms. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois R...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

Heartland Community College approves property tax levy increase
The increase means the owner of a $165,000 home will pay $15.86 more. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Heartland Community College has approved an 8.96 percent increase in its portion...
Syndicated Author Dec 08, 2015

Once-fired Bloomington officer to receive large compensation package
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and a police officer who was fired in 2010 after an incident at Stevenson Elementary School have reached a deal which m...
Syndicated Author Dec 08, 2015

Heroic effort saves life on Thanksgiving
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr presented David Cummings with a ‘Challenge Coin’ and the fire extinguisher used in a Thanksgiving Day fire. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Terry James BLOO...
Syndicated Author Dec 08, 2015



