Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU president plans for cuts in state funding
Illinois State president Larry Dietz says he's been told the university could see a 20-percent cut to state funding next year. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – The president of Illino...
Jan 22, 2015
Connect Transit offers public look at fixed route bus system
It was a full room of Twin Cities residents Wednesday night as the public viewed Connect Transit's proposed fixed routes system. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The public ...
Jan 21, 2015
Normal to place new traffic signal at Airport/Shepard intersection
Normal has approved a new traffic signal on the town's west side. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Garrett)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A move by the Normal Town Council on Tuesday night will allow for...
Jan 21, 2015
Davis, Kinzinger unimpressed with State of the Union speech
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (left) and Adam Kinzinger both said President Obama needs to offer more practical solutions rather than just rhetoric. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Illinois...
Jan 21, 2015
McLean County welcomes new nursing home administrator, fines Danvers bar
Cindy Wegner took over as McLean County Nursing Home administrator on Dec. 28. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County's new nursing home administrator is m...
Jan 20, 2015
“Weird Al” Yankovic scheduled to perform at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts
"Weird Al" Yankovic will perform at the BCPA on May 26. (WJBC File photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the bringing ...
Jan 20, 2015
Apocalypse Now report predicts economic doom for Illinois
A new report predicts Illinois will have a $14 billion annual deficit by 2026. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – “I love the smell of napalm in the morning&...
Jan 20, 2015
Duckworth eyes U.S. Senate run
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth is considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2016 (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture/flickr)By Metro News ServiceCHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth may be looki...
Jan 20, 2015
IRS begins accepting returns
The tax filing period is underway. (Photo by kenteegardin/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Income tax season starts Tuesday. Today is the day the IRS will start accept...
Jan 20, 2015
Rauner signs executive order dealing with veteran and minority hiring
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkMartin Luther King Day brings another executive order from Gov. Bruce Rauner.This order requires labor organizations, contractors and subcontractors working with ...
Jan 19, 2015
