Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Speaker Madigan suggests restoring income tax rate to 5 percent
House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to reporters after delivering a speech at the City Club of Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Additional r...
Dec 10, 2015
NCHS, NCWHS receive $100,000 each through Celebrate My Drive
State Farm presented the checks to the schools during Wednesday night’s Unit 5 Board of Education meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal Community High School a...
Dec 10, 2015
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dec 08, 2015
