Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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 ...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

UAW, Mitsubishi continue talks with no deal reached
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – United Auto Workers and Mitsubishi Motors face another midnight deadline on a contract as the plant ...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Normal to discuss use of sales tax revenue
Normal expects to receive about $6.1 million in new revenue from the sales tax increase. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal and City of Bloomington have both app...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

UIS student wants to change Columbus Day
University of Illinois-Springfield is shown. (Photo courtesy Facebook/UIS)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A week from Monday, some of us will take the day off from work or schoo...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Former Gov. Quinn criticizes Rauner, state lawmakers
Former Gov. Pat Quinn made rare public comments during an event in Champaign this week. (WJBC file photo)By Michael Kiser/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015

Roads can be dangerous during harvest season
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says be careful of farm vehicles on the roadways the next few months. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – It’s harvest time and fa...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2015

Discussion to focus on end-of-life conversation
Beginning the Conversation will be held at ISU’s Alumni Center. (ISU Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – An upcoming workshop and discussion will tackle the difficulty of talking about healt...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2015

Redbirds hot start propels them to victory over UNI
The Redbirds remain unbeaten at renovated Hancock Stadium. By Austin Duncan NORMAL- The No. 4 Illinois State Redbirds football team remains unbeaten at renovated Hancock Stadium as they took do...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

OSF St. Joseph holds pandemic drill
The pandemic drill was held on Sep. 28 and 29. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center tested its ability to handle a pandemic with a two-day pandemic dril...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

Illinois Wesleyan graduate earns MacArthur Fellowship
Juan Salgado, a Chicago native who graduated with a degree in economics from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1991, is one of 24 MacArthur Fellows this year. (Photo courtesy of the John D. and Catherin...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015



