Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmaker proposes paid day off for veterans on Veterans Day
State Sen. John Mulroe says it’s impossible to truly and adequately thank veterans. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Veterans – did you...
Nov 12, 2015
Unit 5 examines potential property tax levy
The potential levy is not expected to effect the amount homeowners pay. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is looking to increase its portion of the property tax levy by 4 perc...
Nov 11, 2015
District 87 expecting continued decrease in enrollment
Less students in district classrooms could mean smaller staff numbers. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Looming changes in Illinois and Bloomington-Normal could mean less students in...
Nov 11, 2015
YWCA inducts veterans into Veterans Corps
Mayor Tari Renner (right) was on hand for Wednesday’s ceremony. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The YWCA of McLean County inducted local veterans into the newly formed V...
Nov 11, 2015
Home care workers claim free speech in SEIU lawsuit
Liberty Justice Center attorney Jacob Huebert and National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation attorney Bill Messenger discuss their lawsuit against the Service Employees International Union in Chi...
Nov 11, 2015
Rep. Davis: VA still plagued by long delays
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) met with veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington in October. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – As the line of patients wai...
Nov 11, 2015
Renner: Parks and rec likely starting point in budget cuts
Bloomington city officials have said Highland Park Golf Course is projected to lose $300,000 in the 2017 Fiscal Year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Mayor T...
Nov 11, 2015
Lawmaker works to promote bacon
A State Representative is fighting for bacon. (Flickr/Cookbookman17)By RFDGENEVA – When bacon and other red and processed meats came under scrutiny from the World Health Organization this month ...
Nov 11, 2015
Democrat Dunkin blamed for child care bill failure
State Rep. Ken Dunkin did not vote on social service bills on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state lawmaker has been getting attention f...
Nov 11, 2015
Illinois Democrats fail to reverse child care cuts
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth sponsored a bill to restore child care subsidies. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Rather than jump to accept what was ...
Nov 11, 2015
