Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers hope to pass pension consolidation measure during fall session
State Sen. Robert Martwick also wants the consolidation plan to pass, but says he expects thorough hearings on the governor's proposal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Oct 16, 2019
Illinois lawmakers look to become second state to cap insulin costs at $100 per month
State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is the sponsor of the bill. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl\WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD -Illinois lawmakers plan to make Illinois the second state in Ame...
Oct 16, 2019
officials still have questions about recreational cannabis with three months before new law takes effect
The lawyers say landlords will still be able to ban smoking of any kind inside their rental units. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD -Municipal officials continue to navi...
Oct 16, 2019
County Board seeks to spare taxpayers from cost of resolving Auditor-Treasurer dispute
The McLean County Board is directing Administrator Camille Rodriguez to find an outside accounting expert who won’t charge taxpayers to analyze government finances. (File photo by Howard Packowi...
Oct 16, 2019
Key sewer work in Bloomington comes at a cost
The Bloomington City Council has agreed to spend almost $2.5 million on key sewer work. (File photo from Flickr) By Howard Packowitz and HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s city govern...
Oct 15, 2019
IWU professor shares ‘horrifying’ conditions at U.S. border facilities
IWU professor Kathleen O’Gorman spoke Tuesday night during an event at Heartland Community College. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois Wesleyan University professor Kath...
Oct 15, 2019
Fazzini announces candidacy for McLean County Auditor
Rob Fazzini made the announcement Monday at Lucca Grill in Downtown Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Democrat has announced his candidacy for McLean C...
Oct 14, 2019
Labor officials urge farmers to slow down, be careful, buckle up amid harvest rush
The narrow window for farmers to get their crops out of the fields is open in Illinois and state officials are reminding operators to slow down or risk injuries. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois...
Oct 14, 2019
Rockford one step closer to a casino after city council chooses preferred bid
State Senator Dave Syverson advocated for a Rockford casino for years before the citywas awarded a license in the recent gambling expansion bill. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Nick Ares)By Illinois Radio Net...
Oct 14, 2019
Long prison sentence awaits local woman convicted of armed robbery
Bloomington Police arrested Mary and Calvin Harris for an armed robbery last December outside Casey’s General Store on Fox Creek Road. (Bloomington Police Department photos) By Howard Packo...
Oct 14, 2019
