Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Advocate BroMenn receives $4 million bequest from local man’s estate
The gift is the largest in the hospital’s history. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Christmas arrived a little early for Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.The hospital has receive...
Dec 23, 2015
Anonymous donor drops ten $100 bills in Salvation Army red kettle
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – The Salvation Army of McLean County received $1,000 from a single donor Tuesday in one of its red kettles.Salvation Army spokeswoman Angie Fulton said they...
Dec 23, 2015
Several criminal justice reforms take effect Jan. 1
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Changes to the criminal justice system and policing are what one lawmaker calls one of the few bright spots from legislative ...
Dec 22, 2015
Top Stories 2015: Sales Tax Increase
The Bloomington City Council (pictured) and the Normal Town Council passed a one percent sales tax increase in 2015 that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON ...
Dec 22, 2015
Bloomington-Normal schools wait on college entrance exam funding
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The state is moving from the ACT to the SAT but there’s uncertainty over what college entrance exam, if any, will be administered to high school...
Dec 22, 2015
Barickman: Potential Mitsubishi buyer wants state reforms
State Sen. Jason Barickman has spoken to potential buyers of the plant in Normal. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – Without some reforms to areas like worker’s compensa...
Dec 22, 2015
WalletHub offers financial predictions for 2016
WalletHub has released financial predictions for 2016. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A financial analyst predicts the auto industry will continue its rebound in 2016.U.S. ...
Dec 22, 2015
Sen. Brady: It does no good to blame Madigan for missing meeting
State Sen. Bill Brady offered a few thoughts on the fact the House Speaker missed a budget meeting with the governor last week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. B...
Dec 21, 2015
Illinois plans move to SAT college entrance exam
(Photo courtesy Flickr/flequi)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois is close to giving high school juniors the SAT college entrance exam instead of the ACT.The Chicago Tribune reports that ACT has...
Dec 21, 2015
State Farm: Illinois ranks 4th for holiday theft claims
(WJBC File Photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – One insurance provider said Illinois close to tops in the nation when it comes to reported thefts during December and Janua...
Dec 21, 2015
