Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Some federal, state lawmakers say $41 billion bailout request won’t solve Illinois’ fiscal challenges
Federal lawmakers have approved and implemented several relief packages. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Some state and federal lawmakers have questioned Illino...
Apr 21, 2020
$22 million surplus won’t go toward stimulus checks for Bloomington residents
The council voted 5-4 NOT in favor of adding the item to the discussion at their April 27 council meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s ‘Committee of ...
Apr 21, 2020
Pritzker addresses reopening the state
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is now considering lifting his “stay home” order – if an...
Apr 20, 2020
Illinois lawmakers ask for billions in federal cash beyond CARES Act, say it’s for pensions
Illinois lawmakers are asking the state's congressional delegation to work in a $40 billion bailout into COVID-19 relief so they can pay down the state’s pension bills. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/Fil...
Apr 20, 2020
Two local Congressmen: ‘Don’t count out the protesters’ at state Capitols
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Our area’s two Congressmen say – don’t count out the protesters at state Capitols around the nation...
Apr 20, 2020
Barickman: State’s budget a top priority
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke Thursday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers haven’t been in session for o...
Apr 17, 2020
The interim lead for the Illinois census talks about obstacles during the pandemic
It has been a struggle for those involved with the 2020 Census. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, wh...
Apr 17, 2020
Budget analysts give options for perilous Illinois budget, expect deep cuts
Illinois' 2021 budget could be more than $7 billion in the red, according to new estimates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budgetary experts say Illinois is in...
Apr 17, 2020
Bloomington council urged to boost aid to hardest hit in pandemic’s fallout
Bloomington City Council at its virtual meeting earlier this week. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington City Council member is calling on the council to support us...
Apr 17, 2020
Illinois suffers worst day for coronavirus deaths
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is in a coronavirus compact with other Midwest states, but that doesn't mean they ...
Apr 16, 2020
