Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Legislation waiting for the governor’s signature change health care in Illinois
A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor address health care. (Flickr/BradHoc)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor addre...
Jun 16, 2015
McLean County approves mental health advisory council
The McLean County Board has approved a new mental health advisory council to address gaps in care. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will be setting up a new advisory cou...
Jun 16, 2015
Munger: Call legislators to force budget deal
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger (right) said to call your legislators to force budget deal (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – The woman who pays the state’s bills says she...
Jun 16, 2015
Rauner targets Madigan, Democrats in ad blitz
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said Illinois lawmakers must enact his reforms before he will sign a 2016 budget.(Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – $1...
Jun 16, 2015
Normal approves rezoning of area of South Cottage Village PUD
The Town Council voted to remove a portion of the South Cottage Village PUD to allow a Dollar General to be developed. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council ...
Jun 16, 2015
Downtown redevelopment proposal won’t be called for a vote
The Bloomington City Council will continue looking at ways to redevelop downtown Bloomington after Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON R...
Jun 15, 2015
Sen. Brady: Budget situation bad, not worst he’s seen
State Sen. Bill Brady isn’t expecting a budget by July 1. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said the fight over Illinois’ budge...
Jun 15, 2015
Edgar endorses Lahood
Lahood has received the endorsement of Jim Edgar. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/IRN SPRINGFIELD – Former Governor Jim Edgar is throwing his support behind State Sen. Darin LaHood in the Re...
Jun 15, 2015
Bloomington’s Cub Foods to close
Bloomington’s Cub Foods will close within 30 days. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – After operating in the city for more than 30 years, the Cub Foods at 403 N. Veter...
Jun 15, 2015
New Illinois Lottery ticket provides funding for HIV testing and education
By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The cause of HIV testing and prevention education is expected to realize $2 million from the sale of a new lottery ticket. It's Red Ribbon Cash, ...
Jun 15, 2015
