Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Rauner to hold 1st meeting with legislative leaders since December
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’ll be meeting with legislative leaders this week for the first time since mid-December to discuss a solution to the ongoing budget stalemate. (Photo by John Gregory/Ill...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2016

Coroner: Pedestrian killed in train collision in Bloomington
Police are investigating a fatal train collision in Bloomington. (Photo by Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis says a pedestrian was killed after ...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2016

Bloomington council to vote on solid waste fee
The Bloomington City Council will consider a solid waste fee Monday night. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will consider a bulk waste fee at Mon...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2016

Survey: Americans wants to talk money early when dating
(Photo courtesy Christopher/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Leave it to a financial planner to recommend a date-night discussion about money.A Country Financial Security survey shows about sev...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2016

LaHood honors local Catholic school teachers
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke with teachers at Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was in Blo...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2016

Mumps outbreak declared at Illinois State University
At least three cases of the mumps virus have been confirmed on the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A recent outbreak of the mumps virus on the campus of Illinois State Uni...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2016

Rep. Davis: Gas tax proposal ‘dead on arrival’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis toured Identity Optical Lab in Normal on Friday.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said President Barack Obama should leave low ...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2016

Prison commission’s work continues after recommendations
Retired Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Elizabeth Robb serves on the 25-member Illinois Criminal Justice Commission. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some recommendations fr...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2016

COGFA projects $250 million drop in state revenue last month
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Less jobs and a smaller population in Illinois are compounding the loss of tax revenue for the state. That's according to the ...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2016

State Farm offers safety tips for Super Bowl weekend
(WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Farm is offering tips for a safe Super Bowl weekend.Spokesman Missy Dundov explained if you’re playing host for a Super Bowl party, i...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2016