Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Schock dipping into campaign funds to pay lawyer
Aaron Schock is spending big money on his defense. (WJBC file photo) By John Gregory SPRINGFIELD – Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has spent more $1 million out of his campaign fund on lawyers-and...
Jul 16, 2015
Illinois unemployment hits seven-year low in June
(Logo courtesy Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The state’s unemployment rate fell below six percent in June for the first time since 2008. The Illin...
Jul 16, 2015
ISU hosts Illinois Renewable Energy Conference
The conference offered discussions on wind, solar energy, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Bone Stud...
Jul 16, 2015
Group launches fund drive to save American Passion Play at BCPA
The American Passion Play has been performed at the Boomington Center for the Performing Arts for 93 years, dating back to its time as the Scottish Rite Temple. (Photo courtesy American Passion Play)B...
Jul 16, 2015
Illinois House committee looks at latest pension reform proposal
The governor’s officer is behind the latest proposal to fix Illinois’ $100 billion pension problem. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Among the many c...
Jul 16, 2015
Durbin studying Iran nuclear deal ‘line by line’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he needs an assurance that the Iran nuclear deal can be enforced. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, R-Ill., isn’t r...
Jul 16, 2015
Happy Hour legal again in Illinois
Illinois had banned Happy Hour in the 1980s but has brought it back with limitations. (Photo by Simon Cocks/flickr) By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – For the first time since t...
Jul 16, 2015
Chambers announces re-election bid
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers was elected in 2012. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is looking for fou...
Jul 15, 2015
Senate passes $2.3 billion one-month budget
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate has approved a one-month, $2.3 billion budget. It covers the payroll for more than 64,000 state workers and “essential ser...
Jul 15, 2015
BPD arrest man on illegal weapon charges
Terry Jenkins was arrested Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old on illegal weapons...
Jul 15, 2015
