Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Davis tours Chestnut mental health crisis unit
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) hoped to gain ideas for improving mental health care during his visit. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville...
Nov 10, 2015
Legislation to fund Illinois higher education passes in a House committee
A bill funding MAP grants and ISU is moving through the Illinois House. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – State lawmakers are going to try funding universities at a rate that’s bett...
Nov 10, 2015
Bloomington makes donation to history museum capital campaign
The museum is looking to raise $3 million through its capital campaign. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History is getting a $250,000 donation from...
Nov 10, 2015
Lawmakers back in Springfield, unlikely to find budget agreement
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Both the House and Senate are back in the Capitol Tuesday, but legislators predict any breakthrough in the budget impasse will ...
Nov 10, 2015
Baby Fold counts on Festival of Trees fundraiser during budget deadlock
Festival of Trees will be held Nov. 19-22. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Festival of Trees) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Festival of Trees is hoping for a more festive look this year. Melissa Enge...
Nov 10, 2015
Clare House founder named Don Munson Spirit award winner
Tina Sipula is the 2015 WJBC Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award winner. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A woman who has feed the hungry and sheltered battered women ...
Nov 10, 2015
Zimmerman’s bond reduced to $2 million
Kirk Zimmerman has been in the McLean County Jail since his arrest. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Accused murderer Kirk Zimmerman’s bond has been reduced. Zimmerman is char...
Nov 09, 2015
SIU begins ag drone curriculum
SIU-Carbondale has started an agriculture drone curriculum. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Precision Drone) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network CARBONDALE – Call it a drone. Call it a UAV. Call it wha...
Nov 09, 2015
