Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Record-setting night sends Illinois Wesleyan to win over Greenville
Jaylen Beasley scored 17 points to lead Illinois Wesleyan to a 150-117 win over Greenville. (Photo by WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan basketball coach Ron Rose said before Tues...
Nov 17, 2015
Bloomington library director announces her retirement
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Library director Georgia Bouda is retiring. Her last day is scheduled for Dec. 4. Bouda became di...
Nov 17, 2015
State Sen. Harris to run for U.S. Senate
State Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) announces his candidacy for U.S. Senate. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network HARVEY – The Democratic prima...
Nov 17, 2015
Taylorville firm helping counties collect on traffic tickets
(Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr./flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – You may have forgotten that old traffic ticket. The county hasn’t, and it has hired backup. Nearly hal...
Nov 17, 2015
McLean County keeps tax rate hike in passing 2016 budget
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen cast the tie-breaking vote against lowering the tax levy by $400,000. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board member...
Nov 17, 2015
