Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Brady, Blumenshine clash over gas tax in GOP primary debate
GOP primary challenger David Paul Blumenshine (left) and incumbent State Rep. Dan Brady (right) spoke during a candidate forum Thursday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI ABCNORMAL – While th...
Feb 14, 2020
ISU recognized as a military-friendly university
The 2020-2021 Military Friendly Schools list recognizes Illinois State for supporting student veterans' education. (Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State Univers...
Feb 14, 2020
Bloomington Housing Authority receives over $1 million in federal funding
Holton Homes is a family development located on West Monroe Street, West Market Street, and Holton Drive in Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Housing Authority) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON -The Bloomi...
Feb 13, 2020
St. Jude Radiothon in full swing; Families share stories of hope
St. Jude Radiothon volunteers taking phone call donations Thursday afternoon. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The annual St. Jude Radiothon with WJBC and Radio Bloomington is u...
Feb 13, 2020
Sterigenics denies claims it raided funds to minimize potential court payout
Attorney Bryce Hensley at Romanucci and Blandin says the company’s actions are an admission of guilt. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawyers representing do...
Feb 13, 2020
Interim report shows Illinois budget wasn’t balanced despite claims from elected officials
Bergman also said it's valuable because it shows the state's finances are still deteriorating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – An interim annual financial repor...
Feb 13, 2020
Some worry high prices, stigma keeping illicit cannabis market alive in Illinois
While adult-use cannabis has been legal since the first of the year in Illinois, some are wondering if high dispensary prices are keeping people from moving to the legal market. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 13, 2020
Country, alt-rock and more slated for State Fair Grand Concerts
The six of 11 grandstand concerts announced so far run the gamut from country to nostalgia to alt-rock. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – From corn dogs to car ra...
Feb 11, 2020
CIRA announces new non-stop flight to Emerald Coast
Strebing said the airline is offering an intro rate as low as $49. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Aiport announced that Allegi...
Feb 11, 2020
Dueling opinions over what Clean Energy Jobs Act will mean for Illinois ratepayers
Todd Maisch with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce says CEJA is a bill hundreds of pages long that is unvetted. (Photo courtesy: Tumblr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers c...
Feb 11, 2020
