Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local governments hope to recoup withheld gambling revenue
Video gambling machines in Bloomington took in $163 million during the 2014-15 budget year. (Photo by Domas Mituzas/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local governments counting on gambling reven...
Jul 29, 2015
Rep. Brady: Vote to reject pay raise a ‘no-brainer’
State Rep. Dan Brady says the vote by House lawmakers to reject an automatic cost-of-living adjustment was ‘nothing to write home about.’ (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 29, 2015
One Illinois lawmaker said ‘yes’ to pay hike
State Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood) was the only lawmaker to vote for a cost-of-living increase. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One red light stood ...
Jul 29, 2015
Illinois Tourism Director calls Twin Cities ‘growing market’ for tourism
Illinois Office of Tourism Director Cory Jobe spoke in Bloomington Tuesday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Office of Tourism announced Tuesday the s...
Jul 28, 2015
Bloomington City Council denies rezoning request
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A proposal to rezone a property at 1314 Fell Ave. was denied by the Bloomington City Council Monday night.The proposal to change the property from a s...
Jul 28, 2015
Presidential hopeful Walker campaigns for LaHood in Bloomington
Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker speaks to reporters at a campaign stop in Bloomington Monday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Republican presidential candidate is sh...
Jul 27, 2015
Illinois State prepares for uncertainty as lawmakers delay budget
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz is hopeful a budget will be met soon. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Nearly a month has gone by and the state has yet to decide on a...
Jul 27, 2015
Davis says Obama can do more to control gun violence
Congressman Rodney Davis thinks mental illness goes unnoticed in wake of gun violence. (WJBC File Photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said more foc...
Jul 27, 2015
Illinois People’s Action rallys against fossil fuels, budget cuts
The rally was held in Springfield Monday morning. (Photo courtesy Illinois People’s Action)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Illinois People’s Action is participating in Moral Monday b...
Jul 27, 2015
Radio Bloomington Blood drive continues with a free gift for donors
Week two of the Radio Bloomington Blood Drive starts Monday at noon at Avanti’s. (Photo courtesy Red Cross)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – More than 40 pints of blood were collected last Monda...
Jul 26, 2015
