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Rep. Davis: Democrats playing games with Zika funding as budget deadline looms
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says a funding bill to keep the government running after September will likely get done next week and he expects it will include more funding to combat the Zika virus.(WJBC file...
Sep 14, 2016
Renner “shocked” at Hauman’s plans to oppose him for Bloomington mayor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner declared his candidacy for a second term on August 24. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he’s “shocked” and &...
Sep 14, 2016
Lawsuit settled in 2012 crash near Lake Bloomington
A settlement has been reached over a four year old accident in McLean County. (Thinkstock)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over a motorcycle accident ...
Sep 13, 2016
Bloomington chief says outside agencies best for Coliseum investigation
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner prefers an outside agency investigate U.S. Cellular Coliseum operations to avoid any appearance of partiality. (Courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Greg ...
Sep 13, 2016
Barickman: Illinois should consider Connecticut ruling on school funding
State Sen. Jason Barickman spoke to students at Kinglsey Jr. High earlier this year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A judge’s ruling in Connecticut last we th...
Sep 13, 2016
ISU, IWU maintain rankings among top US colleges
Illinois State University ranks as the 78th best public university in the U.S. (WJBC File Photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings give Illinois State Univers...
Sep 13, 2016
City manager: Don’t rush to judgment in Coliseum probe
Bloomington city manager David Hales says the investigation into U.S. Cellular Coliseum’s operations could take months. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city manager...
Sep 13, 2016
State Police continue search for missing Illinois woman
Deborah Dewey was last seen on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police)By WJBC StaffSTANDARD – Illinois State Police are searching a Putnam County home as they search for a woman who has ...
Sep 13, 2016
U of I to spend $3 million to comply with new federal wage law
University of Illinois leaders say they’ll pay up to $3 million to meet new federal wage laws. (University of Illinois photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – The Univer...
Sep 12, 2016
UPDATED: Bloomington, State Police investigating past Coliseum operations
The Coliseum has been under new management since April. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials announced Monday they are working with Illinois State Police o...
Sep 12, 2016
