Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gas prices headed down in Central Illinois
A problem at a refinery in Indiana has been fixed. (Flickr/Mike Mozart) By IRN/Will Stevenson SPRINGFIELD – One analyst says gas prices are likely to go back down in a big way now that a refiner...
Aug 25, 2015
Bloomington hires firm to study shopping center TIF proposal
Bloomington city manager David Halessaid hiring an outside firm to do a TIF feasibility the study would better prepare the city for a legal challenge should there be one. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stoc...
Aug 25, 2015
Kinzinger concerned about VA delays
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he’s backing Jeb Bush for President.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Eric StockCHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger isn’t ready to join collea...
Aug 25, 2015
Ashley Madison leak finds 6 state of Illinois emails
Four of the six Illinois state employees linked to correspondence with Ashley Madison no longer work for the state. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It's not just more than...
Aug 25, 2015
Bloomington approves Green Top Grocery incentives, delays sick leave buyback vote
Bloomington City Attorney Jeff Jurgens presents a proposal to change the sick leave buyback program for IMRF employees. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A change to Bloomington̵...
Aug 25, 2015
State lawmakers paint bleak picture to child care assistance providers
Sarah Bischoff, front, Charlotte Stuckey, two clients of the Crisis Center at Children’s Home and Aid, stand with Program Manager Tiffany Powell during a discussion on the state’s budget M...
Aug 24, 2015
OSF shoe drive collects over 3,300 pounds of shoes
OSF has donated over 19,000 pairs of shoes in the last 13 years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual OSF St. Joseph Medical Center shoe drive to benefit Home Sw...
Aug 24, 2015
BPD investigating armed robbery at AT&T store
The robbery reportedly took place Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Four suspects are wanted by Bloomington police for alleged involvement in an ...
Aug 24, 2015
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Aug 24, 2015
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Aug 24, 2015
