Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Uptown developer getting tax breaks finds luring upscale eatery an elusive goal
The firm receiving tax breaks to put a fine-dining restaurant into One Uptown Circle, near Uptown Station, is requesting the town council agree to a smaller-size upscale eatery at the site. (WJBC file...
Jul 16, 2018
New program makes soaking up the sun easy
Solar Program Manager at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association Peter Murphy said thanks to new legislation homeowners, farmers or business owners through Bloomington-Normal can purchase solar panel...
Jul 15, 2018
Recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could hurt Democratic candidates
Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker said after last months Supreme Court ruling gave working people a fair chance to sit down across the table from management to get a fair wage. (WJBC file photo)By...
Jul 15, 2018
10th annual Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66 brings history to life
With over 5,000 expected in attendance, the three-day Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66 is gearing up for its biggest festival ever. (Facebook/Lincoln’s Festival In Bloomington)By Blake HaasB...
Jul 15, 2018
Illinois examining law regarding recorded conversations
After a teen recorded a conversation with his principal on his phone, he was charged with a Class 4 felony. (Flickr/Johan Larsson)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A 13-year-old boy's felon...
Jul 14, 2018
After Independence Day lawmakers moving towards legalizing fireworks
State Representative Barb Wheeler is leading the way to join surrounding states in legal fireworks. (Flickr/Amani Hasan)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – If a suburban lawmaker has her way,...
Jul 14, 2018
5th annual Route 66 run aiming to raise over $2,000
With over 200 runners expected in attendence, McLean is looking to raise over $2,000 to improve Route 66. (Pixabay/maxmann)By Blake HaasFunks Grove – With history as its background, runners thro...
Jul 14, 2018
U of I student shot by police said to be armed with air pellet pistol
Authorities provided more information Friday about an officer-involved shooting near campus that left a student with gunshot wounds to the leg. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Howard P...
Jul 14, 2018
Sarah Duffy appointed as Associate Judge in Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Sarah Duffy is expected to begin her tenure as an Associate Judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit sometime in September. (Fellheimer Law Firm) By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A central Illin...
Jul 12, 2018
Newest Supreme Court nominee could affect Illinois
Regardless of who the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice is, the issues the high court may deal with will impact Illinoisans. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – President Donal...
Jul 12, 2018
