Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
U.S. improving ties with Cuba
Rodney Davis supports re-opening embassies in Cuba. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The United States is continuing talks with Cuba in order for both to re-open embassies in one ano...
May 31, 2015
State Farm to extend STEM pilot program at Bloomington High School
State Farm has announced it has extended its pilot program at Bloomington High School where students get training for IT careers. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new...
May 31, 2015
West Nile season is here
The start of May marks the beginning of West Nile season. (WJBC File Photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The start of warmer weather means that mosquito season is officially here. Starting M...
May 31, 2015
ISU approves modest tuition increase
ISU’s Board of Trustees voted on Saturday in favor of a tution and fees increase. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Incoming students at Illinois State University will pay a...
May 30, 2015
529 Savings Plan looks to help college students shrink debt
Seven of ten Illinois students graduate college in debt. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401(k)2013)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – As costs of college tuition rise across the country, so does the need to have...
May 30, 2015
State K-12 funding plan boasts mild increase
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The final piece of the state budget puzzle has passed the Illinois General Assembly. The K-12 spending plan is $7 billion in sta...
May 30, 2015
Arraignment for former Allin Township fire chief delayed
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The arraignment for the former fire ...
May 29, 2015
Illinois lawmakers approve police body cameras
State Rep. Elgie Sims sponsored a police camera measure which has passed the Illinois House. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is on the way to becoming...
May 29, 2015
Rauner’s tort reform plan fails
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno sponsored a tort reform reform measure which failed in the House Judiciary Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
May 29, 2015
Health advocates push sugary drink tax in Illinois
A sugary drink tax is being considered as part of the revenue mix in Springfield.(Photo by VoxEfx/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A sugary drink tax is still in the mi...
May 28, 2015
