Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Reluctant Unit 5 board backs tax breaks for Canadian firm
The Brandt Group of Companies, based in Canada, is seeking tax breaks for a potential manufacturing plant between Normal and Hudson. (Photo courtesy of the Brandt company website)By Howard PackowitzNO...
Nov 13, 2017
Rauner calls for lower taxes on campaign trail
Governor Bruce Rauner was once again promoting his so-called Turnaround Agenda during a campaign stop in Decatur. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard Packowitz/Illinois Radio NetworkDECATUR – Governor Ra...
Nov 13, 2017
Property tax freeze bill shut down by Senate
After what some called a sham vote in House, the property tax freeze bill dies in Senate. (WJBC File Photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – After the Illinois House took ye...
Nov 11, 2017
Rauner says Middle East trip went well
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent visit to Isreal. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Back from another inte...
Nov 11, 2017
Bloomington couple starts ‘giving fence’ for holidays donations
Donations are being collected at the Giving Fence at Retrofit Culture, 1014 W. Washington St., Bloomington. (Photo by Sean Copeland/WJBC)By Sean CopelandBLOOMINGTON – Boy meets girl. Girl meets ...
Nov 11, 2017
Hundreds of manufacturing jobs seen for McLean County in return for tax breaks
The Brandt Group of Companies, based in Canada, is considering an unincorporated area just north of Normal for a manufacturing plant. The firm would hire 300 people in the first seven years to m...
Nov 10, 2017
Pioneers ‘excited’ to play for Third Place
University High School will play for Third Place in the Class 3A Girls Volleyball State Semifinal at 4 p.m. at Redbird Arena Saturday. (Photo By Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – A sho...
Nov 10, 2017
Unit 5 teachers union praises immigration resolution
The head of the Unit 5 teachers union applauds the recently adopted resolution declaring the district safe and welcoming for all. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzThe head of the ...
Nov 10, 2017
New U of I budget request includes almost $70 million for raises
University of Illinois leaders are asking for raises to “strengthen academic quality”. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – The University of I...
Nov 09, 2017
Ill., U.S. House consider proposals to honor fallen soldier
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Rodgers family)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – Veterans Parkway in Bloomington-Normal and a Bloomington post off...
Nov 09, 2017
