Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Munger: Call legislators to force budget deal
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger (right) said to call your legislators to force budget deal (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – The woman who pays the state’s bills says she...
Jun 16, 2015
New Illinois Lottery ticket provides funding for HIV testing and education
By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The cause of HIV testing and prevention education is expected to realize $2 million from the sale of a new lottery ticket.It's Red Ribbon Cash, a ...
Jun 15, 2015
Report: Future of Mitsubishi plant in Normal being evaluated
Mitsubishi Motors employed 1,251 full-time equivalent workers in 2014. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSAN FRANCISCO – A Mitsubishi Motors official said the automaker is doing an evaluation of the...
Jun 15, 2015
Deadline extended for History Makers Gala tickets
(Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Organizers of the fourth annual McLean County History Makers Gala have extended the deadline for tickets.The June 25 di...
Jun 15, 2015
lllinois to study pilot program which taxes miles driven
Illinois plans to study a pilot program in Oregon in which some drivers have volunteered to pay taxes based on miles driven as opposed to a gas tax. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Ra...
Jun 15, 2015
Rauner won’t say which bills he might sign
Gov. Bruce Rauner has criticized a bill which would limit the governor’s ability to negotiate union contracts. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO...
Jun 15, 2015
Normal looks to approve agreement to regulate Uber
Bloomington recently passed an ordinance allowing networks like Uber to operate legally in the area. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council plans to vote Monday on a...
Jun 15, 2015
Bloomington Salvation Army launches fan drive
The Salvation Army of McLean County is collecting fans to distribute to families in need this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Salvation Army Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As the temper...
Jun 13, 2015
Red Cross warns against flash flooding
According to the Red Cross, less than two feet of water can sweep a car away. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Doug Kerr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Heavy rain has been making its way to Central Illin...
Jun 13, 2015
Rauner freezes $420 million as budget stalemate continues
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued another spending freeze as the budget deadlock continues. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner)By John GregoryCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner insists a partial...
Jun 13, 2015
