Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington council asked to pick highest bidder to update historic preservation plan
Bloomington City Council members will decide Monday night whether to hire a Chicago firm to update the city’s historic preservation plan. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON...
Oct 25, 2019
Momentum builds for statewide ban on red-light cameras amid federal corruption probe
Federal agents are looking into state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s interaction with SafeSpeed, a red-light camera operator that he had helped in the past. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio...
Oct 25, 2019
As Illinois budget projections get worse, more call for tax on retirement income
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office released its five-year plan, noting that even with what his office described as "modest growth," the state will need billions of dollars more than what it currently takes i...
Oct 25, 2019
Illinois lawmaker seeks to replace vehicle trade-in tax increase with private transfer tax increase
An Illinois state lawmaker wants to repeal the $10,000 cap on trade-in allowances set to kick in on Jan. 1. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois state ...
Oct 25, 2019
Veto session could begin with effort to ban flavored vape, tobacco products
Because there aren't many vetoes to deal with, other issues could come up, ranging from cleaning up gambling expansion legislation, regulating vaping, student-athlete compensation, and downstate polic...
Oct 25, 2019
UPDATED: Connect Transit’s McCurdy claims he did not mislead Normal Council
Connect Transit Vice Chair Ryan Whitehouse (left) and Chairman Mike McCurdy (right) answered questions from Normal Town Council members at the council’s October 7 meeting. (Photo by Howard Packo...
Oct 25, 2019
Chicago looks to Springfield for help in balancing 2020 budget
In her budget address, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said state lawmakers need to help Chicago balance its budget or else city leaders will be forced to hike taxes. (Photo Mayor Lori Lightfoot/Twitter)...
Oct 24, 2019
Illinois lawmakers eye testing, labeling requirements for CBD products
CBD oil doesn't contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that produces a high. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois could soon require...
Oct 24, 2019
Bright spots shine in Illinois education
Some advocates expressed concern about what happens after high school (Photo Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Even though Illinois has implemented a new education funding formula, there is...
Oct 24, 2019
Consultant to study costs if Unit 5 runs its own bus service
A consultant is studying the feasibility of an in-house bus system and other options to help solve Unit 5’s transportation problems. (Photo by Blake Haas/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL ...
Oct 24, 2019
