Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington Aldermen to vote on sales tax increase
Bloomington City Council members could change how any sales tax money would be used. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council takes up the issue of increasing th...
Sep 20, 2015
YWCA seeking volunteers for Reading to End Racism
The YWCA got the idea for Reading to End Racism from a YWCA in Colorado. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – YWCA McLean County is seeking volunteers for its new program, Reading to...
Sep 19, 2015
Two local high schools and ISU confirm cases of mumps
Normal West and University High have reported more than three cases of mumps. (WJBC/Eric Stock)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The community-wide mumps outbreak continues to grow in McLean County, and...
Sep 18, 2015
Lawyer argues against retooling Illinois’ legislative map drawing process
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A lawyer who has worked for House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois Democratic Party dominates a panel discussion on ...
Sep 18, 2015
BPD arrest two for alleged pharmacy burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have arrested two residents of Normal for their alleged involvement in a burglary at Eastland Pharmacy earlier this week.Polic...
Sep 18, 2015
Candidates apply for Illinois’ auditor general position
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) is one of several candidates to become Illinois’ next auditor general.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Sep 17, 2015
Peoria man charged after allegedly driving vehicle at police officer
(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Adam StudzinskiCREVE COEUR – A Peoria man faces criminal charges in Tazewell County after police say he attempted to hit an officer with his vehicle.Tazewell County St...
Sep 17, 2015
Sanguinetti pushes reforms at stop in Normal
Sanguinetti says reforms are needed before tax talk can begin. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Illinois Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti was in Normal Wednesday and commented on the ...
Sep 16, 2015
Illinois schools superintendent previews PARCC results
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – New administration. New schoolmaster. New test.New results?Tony Smith, superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, ...
Sep 16, 2015
Illinois lawmakers’ healthcare benefits on hold
The health care claims of nearly 150,000 state workers and retirees are no longer being paid due to the budget stalemate. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Include lawmakers...
Sep 16, 2015
