Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner re-emphasizes critical Illinois budget situation
Bruce Rauner is again saying how dire Illinois financial situation is. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – For at least the third time since winning the elec...
Jan 02, 2015
Kirk feels confident about run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (center) expects to run for re-election next year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The decision to run for re-election ...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner amasses $20M to fight special interests
Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner gave $10 million to his Citizens for Rauner fund at the end of 2014. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner) By The Associated Press CHICAGO – State filings show Gov.-elect Bruce R...
Jan 01, 2015
Group encourages post-holiday recycling
Ecology Action Center is encouraging Bloomington-Normal residents to recycle things like Christmas trees, wrapping paper and old electronics as the holidays wind down. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa ...
Jan 01, 2015
Wide range of new laws going into effect in Illinois
Many new laws take effect in Illinois in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – Quite a few new laws are going into effect come Jan. 1. Drivers who get pulled over for a ...
Jan 01, 2015
Top Stories 2014: Medical marijuana finds home in McLean County
Downs accepted medical marijuana into their community in 2014. (flcikr Brett Levin) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – The final rules for allowing medical marijuana were approved this year in Illinoi...
Dec 31, 2014
Top Stories 2014: City of Bloomington
Bloomington had an eventful 2014. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – From budgeting woes to street resurfacing, 2014 could be described as an up and down year for the City of...
Dec 30, 2014
Sentencing delayed due to drunk suspect
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The sentencing of an armed robbery suspect has been delayed because he showed up to court drunk. Colby Aiknes was going to be sentenced today on arm...
Dec 30, 2014
Top Stories 2014: Many fought to protect Mahomet Aquifer
A coalition of communities gathered in 2014 to stop toxic dumping at Clinton landfill that could effect the Mahomet Aquifer. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Water safety was a ser...
Dec 30, 2014
ISU AD: Football success creating ‘positive vibes’
ISU's athletic director said the university is receiving a lot of attention because of the football team. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – On Jan. 10, the Illinois State Universi...
Dec 30, 2014
