Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
St. Jude Radio Runners hosting dinner fundraiser
The annual St. Jude run is scheduled for July 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWJBC’s St. Jude Radio Runners team is once again gearing up for the 56-mile trek from Bloomington to Peoria this s...
Apr 13, 2016
New bill aims to give relief for late fees for license plates
The new law wouldn’t be necessary if the state would pass a budget, according to the bill sponsor. (Photo Courtesy Facebook.com)By Greg Bishop/ Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD- Find yourself f...
Apr 13, 2016
Renner on higher liquor fees: ‘Old boy network’ no longer in charge
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says raising liquor license fees in the city is long overdue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the...
Apr 13, 2016
ISU president to testify on Illinois budget impasse
ISU President Larry Dietz will testify at an Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee hearing this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University president Larry Die...
Apr 13, 2016
Illinois House passes $3.9B spending bill, GOP calls it a hoax
State Rep. Dan Brady voted against a spending bill which he said has no money to pay for it. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It’s back to the state Sena...
Apr 13, 2016
Bloomington boosts funding for road work
Bloomington is planning to boost its road resurfacing budget this summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/The Tire Zoo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is redoubling its efforts to fix ...
Apr 12, 2016
Illinois lawmakers push new tax ideas at forum
State Rep. Greg Harris said he wants to see Illinois move to a more progressive tax. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Just what kind of new taxes could be in Illin...
Apr 12, 2016
Bloomington approves $207M budget
The budget is $20 million more than last year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has approved a $207 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017.The bala...
Apr 11, 2016
McLean County judge Witte remembered as ‘larger than life’
Charles Witte served as McLean County circuit judge from 1988 until his retirement in 2001.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Charles Witte)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County judge is being...
Apr 11, 2016
Rauner calls for ’round-the-clock’ budget talks to begin immediately
Gov. Bruce Raunersays Illinois needs a bipartisan, balanced budget with a mix of reforms, cost reductions and revenue. (Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Apr 11, 2016
