Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Washington School students pass reading record
Students at Washington Elementary have surpassed the 150 million word goal. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – They are celebrating at Washington Elementary School ...
May 27, 2015
Worker’s comp bill fails in committee
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Pieces of the governor's "Turnaround Agenda" are at least getting a hearing, but – in a Democrat-controlled legislature ...
May 27, 2015
Coroner reveals new information on death of Hoeniges
John Hoeniges died in an elevator accident at the McLean County Law and Justice Center Tuesday morning. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County coroner said the man, who ...
May 27, 2015
Renner: Task force should have ‘open mind’ on budget solutions
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says he wants to give the city’s new budget task force as much leeway as possible to come up with solutions to address a $7 million shortfall. (WJBC file photo) By ...
May 27, 2015
Rep. Brady: Democrats trying to push through ‘sham’ budget
State Rep. Dan Brady said lawmakers are likely looking at an overtime session with a Sunday budget deadline looming. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomin...
May 27, 2015
Bill protecting pets from extreme cold or hot temperatures passes in the House
Legislation on its way to the governor’s desk would make it a misdemeanor to leave pets out in the extreme cold or hot temperatures. (Photo courtesy Flickr/LaserStars) By Joe Ragusa SPRINGFIELD ...
May 27, 2015
Bloomington supports application for federal grant for jail, transit
Big changes could be coming to the McLean County Jail and Connect Transit center. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is putting its support behind an application ...
May 27, 2015
Illinois Democrats advance budget bills
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) says Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget plan would hurt the middle class. (Photo by www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budget bills ...
May 27, 2015
Bloomington approves Uber ordinance
The city has approved an ordinance that allows companies like Uber to operate legally. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON -An ordinance that allows transportation network companies l...
May 26, 2015
Sen. Brady: Democrat budget ‘unrealistic’
State Sen. Bill Brady does not like a state budget proposed by Democrats. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) called the state budget being pro...
May 26, 2015
