Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington council considers revenue increases and budget cuts to deal with 2017 deficit
The Bloomington City Council is expecting a $7 million deficit in the fiscal year 2017 budget. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – All options are on the table when it comes to fixing ...
Jun 09, 2015
IHSA chief: Compensation report ‘ridiculous’
IHSA executive director Marty Hickman plans to retire in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois High School Association executive director Marty Hickman has taken issue wit...
Jun 09, 2015
Hastert set to make first court appearance in hush money case
A woman claiming to be the sister of a man Dennis Hastert sexually abused while at Yorkville High School told ABC News about alleged sexual misconduct. (Photo by Doug Bowman/flickr) By Jim Anderson/Il...
Jun 09, 2015
Bloomington city council approves Downtown Bloomington Association funding
The Bloomington City Council approved a $90,000 appropriation to the Downtown Bloomington Association Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen have agreed t...
Jun 08, 2015
Using Medicare cuts to fund assistance programs being discussed
Using Medicare cuts to fund assistance programs for workers displaced by international trade is unacceptable, according to Conresswoman Jan Schakowsky. (Flickr/Schakowsky)By IRN/John GregorySPRINGFIEL...
Jun 08, 2015
IHSA director’s compensation jumps 24 percent in one year
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Salary and benefits for the director of the Illinois High School Association increased 24 percent as he plans to retire early next year.The Chica...
Jun 08, 2015
Pontiac inmate charged with murdering cellmate
(WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – A grand jury issued a bill of indictment Thursday charging Michael Bragg, inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center, with six counts of first degree murder....
Jun 08, 2015
Boy rescued after being swept into creek in Peoria
Rescue workers pulled a 15-year-old boy to safety from a Peoria creek on Monday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com) By Eric Stock PEORIA – A 15-year-old boy was clinging to a tree in a creek in Peoria...
Jun 08, 2015
UPDATED: Heavy rains soak Central Illinois
Standing water is seen on a street in north Normal on Sunday. (Photo by Reggie Wallace/Facebook) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Heavy rains led to flooded streets Sunday night across Central Illino...
Jun 08, 2015
Rep. Brady seeks specialized training for coroners in Illinois
State Rep. Dan Brady has sponsored a bill to create a new Coroner Training Board in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A former coroner-turned-lawmaker has sponsored a measure...
Jun 07, 2015
