Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Comptroller: Bill backlog nearly $6 billion
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger said the state’s bill backlog is $6 billion. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Leslie Munger) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – She was a no-show at a hearin...
Sep 09, 2015
Normal approves sales tax increase
The one percent increase also needs the support of Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A one percent sales tax increase is a step closer to reality after the Normal Tow...
Sep 08, 2015
Davis says he will introduce a bill to track VA claims
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis.(Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) says a bi-partisan effort led by him and another Con...
Sep 08, 2015
Rep. Bennett: Illinois is deteriorating
State Rep. Tom Bennett is one of many legislators who does not know when Illinois might have a budget. (WJEZ file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – One state representative said Illinois is ...
Sep 08, 2015
NAACP recognizes Bloomington Chief Heffner
The NAACP is honoring Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner. (Courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A major honor for Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner.The...
Sep 08, 2015
Race for the Cure honorary chair gives back after recovery
The fifth annual Bloomington-Normal Komen Race for the Cure is Saturday at State Farm Corporate South. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local breast cancer survivor is paying it f...
Sep 08, 2015
Crime is down in Bloomington
The Bloomington Police Department is reporting a reduction in crime. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Violent crime is down nine percent across the city of Bloomington compared to la...
Sep 08, 2015
Sen. Brady: State can’t afford pay raises for union workers
State Sen. Brady said the Rauner administration has negotiated in good faith with the unions. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Gov. Bruce Rauner wants AFSCME, the state’s larges...
Sep 08, 2015
Study: Teachers spend own money on classroom supplies
Teachers spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on classroom supplies, according to a new study. (Photo courtesy Steven Depolo/flickr)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Sep 08, 2015
Bloomington Police seek public’s help in grocery store robbery probe
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery at West Market Grocery on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are seeking the public&...
Sep 08, 2015
