Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Barickman sponsoring bills to reform worker’s comp, freeze property taxes
One of the major reforms being sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman would freeze property taxes in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-B...
May 26, 2015
One dead after elevator accident at McLean County Law and Justice Center
One person is dead after an elevator accident at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Multiple agencies, including the Illinois Fire Marshall&#...
May 26, 2015
Illinois State’s University Galleries to host new fundraiser
University Galleries will be hosting ‘Gala at the Gallery’ on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University/flickr) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University will be sho...
May 26, 2015
EDC chief: Bloomington needs open mind for downtown proposal
The Commerce Bank building is one of four in downtown Bloomington that is part of a proposed redevelopment plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – One of the key players in a downtow...
May 26, 2015
Bloomington considering ordinance to regulate Uber
Uber is not currently allowed to operate in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An ordinance to allow Uber, and similar transportation networks, to operate legally in B...
May 26, 2015
Bloomington Police use social media to solve crimes, interact with community
Bloomington Police started using Facebook in Jan. 2014By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are using social media in a variety of ways.Bloomington Police Spokesperson Sarah Mayer said a...
May 25, 2015
Survey shows financial optimission hitting post-recession peak
The latest Country Financial security survey shows aside from paying for college, most Americans feel good about their finances. (Photo courtesy Tax Credits/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A...
May 25, 2015
