Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Independent maps group submits 570,000 signatures
The group Independent Map Amendment has 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/Illino...
May 07, 2016
Craig thinks Fed will stick with one hike in December
Job numbers came in much lower than expected Friday. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By Terry JamesJobs numbers on Friday came in 40,000 under expectations. Sean Craig with Investment Planner...
May 06, 2016
Rauner will skip Republican convention
Governor Bruce Rauner made a stop at Nord Outdoor Power in Bloomington Friday. (Patti Penn/WJBC)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The head of the Republican party in Illinois is our Governor. However,...
May 06, 2016
United Way announces 2016 program grants
Volunteers spent over 1,400 hours deciding which programs will receive funding this year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County has announced local pro...
May 06, 2016
Clinton plant hopes new legislation will keep facility open
Clinton Power Station is one of two Illinois power plants Exelon is threatening to close.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – With profits falling, there is new hope in a bill in front of th...
May 05, 2016
Police looking for drugged drivers
Police are cracking down on drugged drivers. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Many Illinois officers will be able to better identify drugged drivers.Illinois is...
May 05, 2016
Rauner administration sued by service providers
(WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A group of social services providers is suing to be put to the front of Illinois' payout line.A coalition of 64 social ser...
May 05, 2016
Barickman: Manar’s school funding proposal is CPS bailout
State Sen. Jason Barickman thought the proposal is not the right way to change Illinois’ school funding formula. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – St...
May 05, 2016
Purses empower women in Bloomington-Normal
Money from the event will help Women Build McLean County. (Logo courtesy http://www.uwaymc.org/power-purse)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – It’s hoped more than 100 purses can lead to a new hom...
May 05, 2016
U-High student awarded grand prize in Operation Cool
The 19th annual Operation Cool finale featured students from 19 high schools vying for a chance to win a new Mitsubishi. (Photo Susan Saunders/WJBC)By Greg Halbleib and Susan SaundersNORMAL – A ...
May 05, 2016
