Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner wants to create ‘right-to-work’ zones
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois’ slow job growth is because collective bargaining agreements can require workers to join the union. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By Mike Spauling/...
Jan 28, 2015
ISU student dies after weekend hit-and-run
Benjamin Allison died at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison's Legacy)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University student Benjamin Allison, 20, of Crys...
Jan 27, 2015
Hit and run victim dies
An ISU student has died from injuries suffered during a hit and run. (Facebook photo)By Terry JamesAn Illinois State University student has died following a hit and run over the weekend.Benjamin Allis...
Jan 27, 2015
Bloomington considers fee to cover solid waste shortfall
Bloomington's solid waste program runs a more than $2 million deficit, due largely to bulk waste pickup. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A bulk of Bloomington...
Jan 27, 2015
Rauner: Quinn left state budget in disrepair
Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his state of the state address on Feb. 4 and the budget address on Feb. 18. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce...
Jan 27, 2015
UPDATED: 2 arrested following armed robbery in Bloomington
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are seeking...
Jan 27, 2015
Kinzinger criticizes Obama on recent Guantanamo Bay prisoner release
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) is criticizing the President for the recent release of five Guantanamo Bay prisoners from Yemen. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON, D.C., R...
Jan 26, 2015
UPDATED: Hit-and-run victim in critical condition, 21-year-old charged with DUI
21-year-old Joshua Dunn is charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident after a hit-and-run Saturday in Normal. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The ...
Jan 26, 2015
Income tax rollback spells more financial concerns for Unit 5
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is facing a $1.1 million deficit for the 2015-16 school years. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel ...
Jan 26, 2015
Illinois lawmaker moves to ban powdered alcohol
State Sen. Ira Silverstein has introduced a bill to ban palcohol. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – Powdered alcohol is creating a buzz in some areas across the nat...
Jan 26, 2015
