Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
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...
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...
Dec 08, 2015
Manar sees second budget meeting as good sign
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) wonders what will happen at the second meeting in as many weeks between...
Dec 08, 2015
Durbin: All visitors to the US should be screened
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbinis calling for all visitors to the US to undergo a fungerprint screening before entering the U.S.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Dec 08, 2015
Illinois senators push for MAP grant funding
State Sen. Scott Bennett is calling on the Illinois Legislature to renew funding for MAP grants. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – For Trisha Rodriq...
Dec 08, 2015
Davis: Obama lacks comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said President Obama’s address to the nation on Sunday failed to outline a clear strategy to defeat ISIS. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodne...
Dec 07, 2015
UPDATED: Escaped Southern Illinois inmates captured
Jerrette Reed (left) and Kevin Rivera escaped from the Dixon Springs Impact Incarceration Program on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – ...
Dec 07, 2015
