Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
RBC disappointed in direction of state
The Responsible Budget Coalition wasn’t impressed with Rauner’s recent budget address. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois is currently in its eighth month without a ...
Feb 20, 2016
ISU president voices frustration with state budget impasse
ISU President Larry Dietz. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – There wasn’t much talk of higher education during the governor’s budget address this past week, but there was s...
Feb 19, 2016
OSF St. Joseph weight loss program earns national recognition
(WJBC File Photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph’s Health Management Resources program has been named one of the best diets of 2016 by the U.S. News and World Report.It’s t...
Feb 19, 2016
Gov. Rauner vetoes Democrat-supported bill to fund MAP grants
Gov. Bruce Rauner. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a Democrat-backed bill to fund MAP grants and community colleges.Rauner said in a statement Friday tha...
Feb 19, 2016
Bill would make P.E. optional
State Senator Jason Barickman says his bill gives schools more local control. (WJBC file photo)By RFDSchools for years have been complaining about the state passing rules and regulations for them with...
Feb 19, 2016
ISU adds new major, approves bond refinancing to save $3.5 million
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University will offer a new academic program next year.The ISU board of trustees unanimously approved adding European Studies to the univers...
Feb 19, 2016
Frerichs: Higher education ‘not a priority’ for Rauner
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs spoke with WJBC’s Terry James Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs thinks Governo...
Feb 18, 2016
Illinois State celebrates 159th anniversary with Founders Day ceremonies
ISU vice president Pat Vickerman (left) leads the bell ringing ceremony. Raymond Bergner was one of 159 people to ring the replica Old Main bell Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – ...
Feb 18, 2016
Madigan raises concerns on legislative map reform proposal
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The group pushing for a voter referendum to change how political maps are drawn in the state say recent opposition to the...
Feb 18, 2016
Ralphie May to perform at BCPA
(Photo courtesy BCPA)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has announced comedian Ralphie May will perform at the venue on April 17th at 7:30 p.m.May has...
Feb 18, 2016
