Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Salvation Army in need of Red Kettle donations
The Red Kettle campaign will be ongoing though Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County needs the community’s help as it pushes t...
Dec 10, 2015
Economic developers tout Bloomington-Normal as transportation hub
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Hamm is looking to land transportation and logistics companies to the Twin Cities. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – All roads lead to Blooming...
Dec 10, 2015
Speaker Madigan suggests restoring income tax rate to 5 percent
House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to reporters after delivering a speech at the City Club of Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/IRN)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Additional rev...
Dec 10, 2015
United Way holds ‘December Dash’ for donations
Mid Central Community Action director Deborah White (left) and United Way campaign co-chair Sonja Reece (center) discuss the United Way annual campaign. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMING...
Dec 09, 2015
Davis backs visa waiver restrictions
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis voted for restrictions to the visa waiver program. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has joined his Ho...
Dec 09, 2015
Governor, legislative leaders report minor progress at budget meeting
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he thinks a budget deal is within reach, but he remains opposed to several of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s reforms. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois R...
Dec 09, 2015
Heartland Community College approves property tax levy increase
The increase means the owner of a $165,000 home will pay $15.86 more. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Heartland Community College has approved an 8.96 percent increase in its portion...
Dec 08, 2015
Once-fired Bloomington officer to receive large compensation package
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and a police officer who was fired in 2010 after an incident at Stevenson Elementary School have reached a deal which mea...
Dec 08, 2015
Heroic effort saves life on Thanksgiving
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr presented David Cummings with a ‘Challenge Coin’ and the fire extinguisher used in a Thanksgiving Day fire. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Terry JamesBLOOMI...
Dec 08, 2015
Davis: Obama lacks comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said President Obama’s address to the nation on Sunday failed to outline a clear strategy to defeat ISIS. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney ...
Dec 07, 2015
