Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Eureka College president to retire, interim replacement named
Jamel Santa Cruze Bell (middle) was named Eureka’s interim president. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski EUREKA – Eureka College’s president since 2005 has announced his retir...
Nov 17, 2015
Durbin concerned about how to screen Syrian refugees
U.S. Dick Durbin says efforts to stop the spread of ISIS are far more complex than simply trying to prevent Syrian refugees from coming into the U.S. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stoc...
Nov 17, 2015
Davis serving on committee to reform chairmanships
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has been asked to serve on a special committee by newly-appointed House Speaker Paul Ryan. (WJBC file photo) By Farm Week Now WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylor...
Nov 16, 2015
Heartland Faculty Association files intent to strike notice
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Faculty at Heartland Community College are a step closer to going on strike. The Heartland Faculty Association said in a statement that its members voted...
Nov 16, 2015
Rauner suspends the acceptance of Syrian refugees in Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaking at the Illinois State Fair in August. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Republican Party) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – There's a temporary hold on Illinois a...
Nov 16, 2015
