Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Groundwater ban around Linden and Emerson approved with amendment
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An agreement the Bloomington City Council approved Monday night would help the city recoup costs associated with groundwate...
Jan 25, 2016
Rauner: ‘Average’ workers’ compensation laws would be improvement
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois is one of the least business-friendly states when it comes to workers' compensation.(Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 25, 2016
Bloomington council to vote on groundwater contamination ordinance
The Bloomington City Council will vote on an ordinance banning the use of groundwater wells in the area shaded in green. (Graphic courtesy City of Bloomington)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An ordin...
Jan 25, 2016
Rep. Brady unsure when MAP funding will pass
State Rep. Dan Brady (left) was unable to say how long it will be before Illinois approves university funding. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – The ongoing state bu...
Jan 25, 2016
Davis wants change to FEMA formula
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants to se...
Jan 24, 2016
Cornerstone Christian students help orphanage in Guatemala
Cornerstone Christian Academy students (left to right) Courtney Masters, Tessa Scogin, Abby Miller, Megan Heil, and Baillie Killian helped paint at the Village of Hope orphanage in Guatemala ealier th...
Jan 24, 2016
High levels of radon found in all parts of Illinois
By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill.Illinois Emergency Management Agency Spokeswoman Patti Thompson said radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer...
Jan 23, 2016
13th District Candidate: Davis not advancing conservatism
Republican candidate Ethan Vandersand said Davis has allowed Democrats to get their way. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A Republican candidate for Illinois’ 13th District Congr...
Jan 22, 2016
Democratic U.S. Sen. candidates agree on 3 joint appearances
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate have agreed to three joint appearances, none of which will take place downstate.The thr...
Jan 22, 2016
Illinois lawmaker aims to prevent cuts to home care assistance
State Rep. Greg Harris says he’s reintroducing legislation to lock in the Determination of Need, or DON score, which decides whether an individual qualifies for the state’s home care progr...
Jan 22, 2016
