Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Koos to retire as McLean Co. Museum of History director
McLean County Museum of History Director Greg Koos outlines plans for the museum’s move from the McBarnes Memorial Building to the old McLean County Courthouse. This photograph ran in the May 20...
Nov 19, 2015
Political reform group wants more budget talks to be public
Gov, Bruce Rauner is scheduled to meet with the legislative leaders on Dec. 1.(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One of the leaders behind the Big Budget Summit De...
Nov 19, 2015
Immigration group: Illinois can’t legally stop Syrian refugees
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Despite Gov. Bruce Rauner’s statement that Illinois is temporarily closed off to Syrian refugees, immigration groups say resettling plans a...
Nov 19, 2015
Home Sweet Home closing on turkey donation goal
The organization hopes to collect 2,000 turkeys. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is closing in on its goal for the annual Give Thanks ...
Nov 18, 2015
Governor Rauner announces deal on CBA with several unions
Gov. Bruce Rauner. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner has announced a deal on four-year collective bargaining agreements with several unions, including th...
Nov 18, 2015
Potential state budget deal in the works
(WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Might a draft proposal by several rank-and-file lawmakers be the beginning of the end of the budget stalemate in Springfield? Several med...
Nov 18, 2015
HCC president: Classes to continue despite potential faculty strike
Several members of the Heartland Faculty Association line the halls outside of the Heartland Community College board of trustees meeting Tuesday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Classes...
Nov 18, 2015
Ray LaHood discusses new book, bipartisanship during Springfield visit
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood waves to the crowd during opening ceremonies of Uptown Station on July 14, 2012. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Nov 18, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest 3 juveniles in drive-by shooting
Bloomington Police say they continue to investigate a drive-by shooting on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say they have arrested three juve...
Nov 18, 2015
Heartland CC votes to increase property tax levy
The Heartland Community College board of trustees approved an 8.96 estimated property tax levy increase at Tuesday night’s meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland Communi...
Nov 17, 2015
