Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Illinois lawmaker seeks to regulate fantasy sports
State Rep. Mike Zalewski wants to regulate fantasy sports sites like casinos. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A new bill would defin...
Syndicated Author Oct 28, 2015

ISU credit rating remains stable as six other universities see downgrades
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Illinois State University has been spared from having its credit rating downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service, a claim six other public universit...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

Connect Transit sees drop in ridership
General Manager Andrew Johnson (left) said there are a few reasons Connect Transit saw a drop in riders. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The first quarter of Connect Tran...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

Beef association fights back against WHO report
Illinois Beef Association says lean beef can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. (Flickr) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – Beef is getting bad marks with the World Health Organization and some think t...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

UPDATED: BPD arrest 3 after burglary attempt
A suspect vehicle crashed into a building after attempting to flee from police. (Photo courtesy BPD) By Eric Stock and Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they arrested t...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

LaHood backing Ryan for U.S. House Speaker
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says Paul Ryan is just the refreshing change of pace the GOP needs following John Boehner’s tenure as Speaker of the House. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Ra...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

Bloomington hires firm to study Hamilton Road extension
Drivers travel Rhodes Lane when headed eastbound from Hamilton Road in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say an extension of Hamilt...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

Bloomington staff recommends level property tax levy for 2015
Bloomington City Hall. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will vote on a proposed 2015 property tax levy at its first meeting in November. Finance Directo...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

Lobbyist spending in Illinois exceeds 2014 totals
Lobbyists have spent $1.2 million in Illinois in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Spending by lobbyists in Illinois in 2015 has already surpassed what the s...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015

Council votes to leave sick leave buyback program alone
City Attorney Jeff Jurgens discusses potential changes to the city’s sick leave buyback program with the council Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is ...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2015



