Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Rose feels nuke bill is being weighed down
(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – There is frustration for Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose who is trying to keep the Clinton Nuclear Power Plant up and running.However, Rose says the b...
Syndicated Author Aug 27, 2016

Walmart Foundation opening application period for State Giving Program
(WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – On Monday, the Walmart Foundation will open a five-day application period for its State Giving Program in Illinois, which supports organiz...
Syndicated Author Aug 27, 2016

Lower returns for Teachers Retirement System could lead to additional tax burden
The Illinois legislature has the final say on how much taxpayers will put into TRS come budget time. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois taxpayers can ex...
Syndicated Author Aug 27, 2016

Fast paced racing comes to Bloomington
The Bloomington Criterium runs 11-6 Saturday in Downtown Bloomington. (Courtesy Bloomington Criterium)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Posted speed limits will be broken Saturday in downtown Blooming...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2016

Illinois Supreme Court rejects ‘fair map’ question
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2016

Twin-cities unemployment number unchanged
Unemployment is unchanged in Bloomington-Normal. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The percent of people unemployed in the twin cities remained the same in July of 2016 as it was one ...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2016

New health club brings doctors to members
Advocate BroMenn’s Health and Fitness center aims to improve health beyond the doctor’s office. (Courtesy Advocate BroMenn)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A different kind of gym is open...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2016

Gill will be allowed to run as independent
David Gill has won a lawsuit to get on the ballot as an independent. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Dr. David Gill of Bloomington is being allowed to run as an independent in the 1...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2016

Davis weighs in on health insurance rate hikes
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right) wants to see Obamacare repealed. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By RFD News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – 2017 will bring higher prices and fewer choices on the Illinois he...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2016

Residents warned to take precautions against West Nile Virus
At least one human has a probable case of Wesr Nile Virus. (Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – For the second time this week, a mosquito pool from the 61705 zip code has tested positive for West...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2016