Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Rep. Mautino picked to be new auditor general
Democratic State Rep. Frank Mautino is Illinois’ newest auditor general, pending a three-fifths vote of the Illinois House and Senate. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Dave Dahl/Illi...
Oct 06, 2015
Red Cross of Central Illinois sends volunteers to South Carolina
(Photo courtesy Red Cross) By Joe Ragusa CHARLESTON, S.C. – At least 17 people have died in North and South Carolina due to massive flooding after heavy downpours hit the east coast. Trish Burne...
Oct 06, 2015
Public universities working to express concerns over budget impasse
ISU’s state government relations director explained an advocacy effort to members of the school’s board of trustees on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – As the s...
Oct 06, 2015
Murphy, Weaver sworn in to Illinois Senate
Chuck Weaver has appointed to fill the remainder of Darin LaHood’s term in the Illinois Senate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Weaver)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Oct 06, 2015
Normal Town Council agrees with staff on sales tax revenue spending
The council discussed the spending ideas Monday night. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – How Normal will use its portion of the revenue from the new sales tax increase is a little clea...
Oct 05, 2015
Forum held to discuss mental health issues in McLean County
McLean County Board member Susan Schafer and McLean County Administrator Bill Wasson present their update on mental health in the county Monday at the ISU Alumni Center. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By J...
Oct 05, 2015
Prairieland, Stevenson Elementary celebrate Project Fit America
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center President and CEO cuts the ribbon to officially dedicate Prairieland Elementary School’s no playground equipment. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL ...
Oct 05, 2015
AG Madigan calls budget stalemate a “disaster”
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – You can add Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to those hoping ...
Oct 05, 2015
Trial starts for ex-cop accused of writing fake tickets
Brenton VanHoveln (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A judge has ruled that the speedy trial rights of a former Bloomington police officer have not been violated in a ...
Oct 05, 2015
Sen. Brady: State to see if it can recover wasted business tax breaks
State Sen. Bill Brady said the governor’s office is reviewing a tax credit program that handed out million of dollars to companies, many of which either downsized or closed. (WJBC file photo)By ...
Oct 05, 2015
