Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Stanifer to be named Blue Ridge superintendent
Dr. Hillary Stanifer is in her third year as curriculum coordinator with Blue Ridge schools. (Photo courtesy Blue Ridge schools)By Greg HalbleibFARMER CITY – A current administrator in the Blue ...
Nov 14, 2019
Local pension consolidation proposal passes committee despite objections to changes
State Rep. Mark Batinick said the last-minute amendment removed management on a municipal level from being able to present information in duty-disability cases. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Nov 13, 2019
Illinois task force to reduce property taxes misses report deadline, all but guaranteeing no action this year
The Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force had an October 31st deadline to send the governor and the General Assembly its initial suggestions to address the state's high property taxes, but as of Tue...
Nov 13, 2019
Unified Bloomington council wants no change in property tax bills
Bloomington City Council members on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept preliminary tax levy estimates for next year that should hold the line on the city’s share of property owners’ tax b...
Nov 13, 2019
UPDATED: One dead in I-74 crash
Illinois State Police and the Tazewell County Coroner are investigating a fatal crash on I-74 near Morton involving two semis and a passenger car. (File photo from Illinois State Police/Facebook)By Ho...
Nov 12, 2019
Jury selected in Cynthia Baker murder trial, witnesses begin testifying Wednesday
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court Tuesday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – The jury trial for a woman accused of killing her boyfriend’s 8-year-old...
Nov 12, 2019
One person killed in crash on I-74 near Morton
The fatal crash happened around noon Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Neil Doyle and HOI-ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – A three-car crash on eastbound Interstate 74 Tuesday...
Nov 12, 2019
ISP diverting traffic off I-74 after crash near Morton
The crash happened on I-74 at milepost 104, near Morton, according to Illinois State Police. (Photo Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Neil DoyleMORTON – A crash eastbound on Interstate 74 ...
Nov 12, 2019
Bill to get Illinois teachers more MAP grant aid before certification could become political heavyweight bout
Senator Don DeWitte's bill specifically allows an education major in Illinois access to state tuition assistance for their fifth year of schooling, something currently not allowed. In exchange the new...
Nov 11, 2019
Under fire, private equity takes to Illinois’ airwaves to boost image
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's "Stop Wall Street Looting Act" would place a number of restrictions on the private equity industry. (Photo courtesy: Elizabeth Warren/Facebook)By Illinois Radio Network...
Nov 11, 2019
