Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois House approves workers compensation reform
State Rep. Jay Hoffman injured workers should have their benefits reduced for legitimate claims. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – An alleged revamp o...
Jun 05, 2015
Rauner to cabinet: Prepare for tough times with no budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner addressed cabinet members about the budget stalemate on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The audience was differe...
Jun 04, 2015
Bloomington Library Board fails again to select firm to help expansion
The Bloomington Public Library Board voted to a draw Wednesday when it came down to selecting one of two architecture firms to expand the library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jun 03, 2015
Search for missing kayaker becomes recovery mission
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com)By Eric StockCONGERVILLE – It is now a recovery mission in Woodford County where a kayaker went missin...
Jun 03, 2015
Energy rates to increase by 30 percent for Ameren customers
Ameren customers in Southern and Central Illinois will see a 30% increase in fees this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Southern and Central Illinois that receive po...
Jun 02, 2015
Mitsubishi sales jump 31.7 percent in May
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s the same story, just a different month for Mitsubishi Motors.The company reported May sales were up 31.7 percent compared to May 2014....
Jun 02, 2015
Bloomington Police make arrest in stabbing
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Monday following a stabbing. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man following a stabbing on Monday.Police were ca...
Jun 02, 2015
Normal approves bicycle diversion program
The bike diversion program will give bicyclists an option to take an online safety course rather than pay a fine if they are issued a citation. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Adam Studzins...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois’ economic growth slows
Illinois’ growth index shows the economy is slowing. (Flickr)By IRN/Jim AndersonCHAMPAIGN – The Illinois economy continues to grow, but the growth has slowed, at least for now.This is acco...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois faces registered nurse shortage
Illinois could soon be facing a shortage of registered nurses. (Photo courtesy Resurge International/flickr) By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Illinois may soon face a shortage of Registered Nurses (R...
May 31, 2015
