Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Exelon, Clinton Power Station rally lawmakers to pass two-percent electric bill hike
Exelon is lobbying lawmakers to pass legislation to help three power stations open in Illinois, including the Clinton Power Station. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCLINTON – Exelon is rallying su...
May 06, 2015
Canine flu forces Normal to postpone Pooch Parade
Canine flu cases mean no Pooch Parade in Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnNORMAL – A recent outbreak of canine flu in parts of Northern Illinois has forced the Town of Normal to postpo...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington creating youth jobs program with gift from medical cannabis group
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington recently received a gift from a medical cannabis dispensary group which will help create summer job opportunities for at-risk youth.T...
May 06, 2015
Rauner ‘cautiously optimistic’ his turnaround agenda will pass on time
Gov. Governor Rauner says calling a special session of the legislature isn't on his mind yet, as he believes the budget and his so-called "turnaround agenda" can be passed by the General Assembly's sc...
May 06, 2015
Business leaders, injured workers testify on workers comp reform
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin questioned the witness list at a House hearing on workers’ compensation reform on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/House Republicans) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radi...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington downtown redevelopment plans far from certain
Possible downtown Bloomington revitalization still has a lot of questions to be answered. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Alderwoman Amelia Buragas said there ...
May 05, 2015
Report from governor’s office says downstate Illinois is bad for foreign investment
Gov. Rauner says some countries have told him that downstate Illinois is a poor investment opportunity. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkOAKBROOK – Downstate ...
May 05, 2015
Not in Our Town protests controversial sign
Members of Not in Our Town protested next to the controversial sign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Protesters gathered around Checker Cab in Bloomington to voice their d...
May 05, 2015
IWU professor: Checker Cab sign racist
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan University professor believed the sign outside Checker Cab in Bloomington is not a joke or a political statement.Adriana Pon...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington-Normal YMCA kicks off campaign
A breakfast was held Tuesday morning to kick off the campaign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of community members and volunteers gathered at the Double Tree H...
May 05, 2015
