Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner considering special session
Gov. Bruce Rauner told reporters if lawmakers don’t make progress on a budget soon, he may call for a special session. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Jun 12, 2017
Special Olympic athlete from Bloomington ‘was loved by all’
Barry Mogk, 43, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Barry Mogk)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Special Olympics Illinois paid tribute to an athlete from Bloomington who died during the Summer Ga...
Jun 12, 2017
Mitchell: Constitution convention won’t solve budget stalemate
State Rep. Bill Mitchell doubts a constitution convention would change the political climate in Springfield. (YouTube photo)By Greg HalbleibFORSYTH – A local lawmaker says a proposal to place a ...
Jun 11, 2017
Health and wellness updates underway at Pontiac hospital
OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac is looking for volunteers to tend its community garden. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – Health and wellness updates are being i...
Jun 11, 2017
FBI to lead cybersecurity workshop at ISU
Illinois State University will host a cybersecurity workshop with the FBI on June 27 at Bone Student Center. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – FBI agents will be in Bloomington-Normal later...
Jun 11, 2017
Duckworth ‘troubled’ by Comey testimony
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth issued a video statement after James Comey’s Senate testimony on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duck...
Jun 09, 2017
Residency rule may cost Minonk police chief his job
Minonk Police could have a new chief soon as the city’s mayor is enforcing a residency requirement. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dave Arnold)By Eric StockMINONK – Minonk’s police chief c...
Jun 09, 2017
Bloomington woman circulates petition to prevent bike lanes on Washington Street
Bloomington is considering adding a bicycle lane on Washington Street. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is considering adding a bike lane ...
Jun 08, 2017
Connect Transit holds community forum on route reductions
Connect Transit has proposed eliminating it’s Bloomington and Normal ‘Tripper’ routes, which serve the outskirts of both towns. (WJBC File Photo)By Nick McClintockNORMAL – Resi...
Jun 08, 2017
Attorney General: Bloomington violated Open Meetings Act
Bloomington is considering whether to appeal a ruling from the Illinois Attorney General that the city council violated the Open Meetings Act. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Illinois&#...
Jun 08, 2017
