Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Mitsubishi announces major recall
Some 2000 to 2005 Eclipse models made at the Mitsubishi plant in Normal are being recalled. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffDETROIT – Mitsubishi Motors has announced a major recall after reports o...
Jun 26, 2015
Four honored at McLean County Museum of History’s history makers gala
A few hundred people gather at the Bone Student Center for the fourth annual History Makers Gala, sponsored by the McLean County Museum of History. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL R...
Jun 25, 2015
Illinoisans react as health care subsidies saved
This is the second time the Supreme Court has upheld a provision of Obama Care. (Flickr/Nina Pham) By Terry James Those who hurt in health care in Illinois are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S...
Jun 25, 2015
Sen. Brady, Rep. Brady unsurprised by budget veto
State Rep. Dan Brady (right) does not believe Illinois will have a budget by July 1. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Neither State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) nor Sta...
Jun 25, 2015
Community groups express frustration with lack of state budget
Several people rallied outside of the McLean County Museum of History to express frustration over the lack of a budget from state lawmakers. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 25, 2015
UPDATED: Rauner vetoes remaining budget bills
Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed budget bills which would have left Illinois with a $4 billion deficit. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – After signing a bill on Wednesday to f...
Jun 25, 2015
Bloomington only accepting online payments Friday
Bloomington is upgrading its business management software. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington will temporarily limit city service bill payments to online transacti...
Jun 25, 2015
Community members gather for Charleston vigil
Residents gathered Wednesday night to pay tribute to the victims of the Charleston shooting. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of the community gathered at the Mt. P...
Jun 24, 2015
Cap on severance pay and contract length for community college presidents gets shot down
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Legislation to limit the severance and contract length for community college presidents failed in the House after strong support earlier in th...
Jun 24, 2015
Governor signs education bill
Brady admits education bill is not perfect.(WJBC file photo) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – It’s not a perfect solution, but State Representative Dan Brady said the governor has signed a bil...
Jun 24, 2015
