Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner to Democrats: Give me my reforms and I’ll give you your tax increases
Rauner said Wednesday that he will agree to a tax hike if lawmakers pass his desired reforms. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said he'll set a...
Jul 08, 2015
Stock stoppage not a cyber attack
A technical glitch caused trading to stop on the New York Stock Exchange. (Flickr/Dflorian1980)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A technical glitch caused trading to stop for several hours on the New ...
Jul 08, 2015
Man arrested on domestic battery charges
Terron Herron, 22, of Normal will be arraigned Friday at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – A man will be arraigned Friday on charges stemm...
Jul 08, 2015
Appeals court reverses battery conviction against Bloomington man
Thomas Bartholomew has been serving a 13-year prison term for aggravated battery. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A Bloomington man serving a ...
Jul 08, 2015
Davis doesn’t trust either side in Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis Congressman Rodney Davis said he supports opening trade with Cuba (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – The latest deadline for a final Iran nuclear agreem...
Jul 08, 2015
Green Top Grocery seeks owner loans to pay for construction
Green Top Grocery will be built at a site near Beer Nuts and Constitution Trail at 921 E. Washington Street in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Green Top Groce...
Jul 08, 2015
Bloomington residents voice concerns at town hall meeting
Possible downtown redevelopment was just one topic discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Residents gathered at a town hall meeting Tuesday nigh...
Jul 07, 2015
LaHood, Mellon win party nominations in 18th Congressional District special election
(WJBC file photos)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and teacher Rob Mellon from Quincy are the Republican and Democratic nominees in the special election for Illinois...
Jul 07, 2015
McLean County using reserves to fund special election
Voters in the 18th Congressional District are narrowing the field of candidates Tuesday as Illinois seeks Aaron Schock’s replacement. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Tuesd...
Jul 07, 2015
Judge: No full pay for state workers without budget
Illinois lawmakers will need to pass a budget before state workers can be paid. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – State workers can’t paid their full salarie...
Jul 07, 2015
