Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Smith’s pay still hot topic among state lawmakers
Tony Smith is not the only Illinois state superintendent who lawmakers think is overpaid. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – After a while, you get the idea ...
Dec 04, 2015
Economist says Illinois is not friendly to businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Economist J.D. Foster speaks during the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Economic Vision Luncheon Thursday afternoon at the Marriott in Uptown Normal. (Joe Rag...
Dec 03, 2015
House approves 5-year federal highway transportation bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis during a visit to Connect Transit in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiWASHINGTON – A five-year, $305-billion federal highway spending bill was overwhel...
Dec 03, 2015
McLean County prosecutors charge 3 men in credit card scheme
Yoan Pequeno (left) and Santiago Peralta were brought to McLean County on identity theft charges on Tuesday. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Two men who police say...
Dec 03, 2015
United Way campaign raises $2.8 million since August
Sonja Reece (left) and Scott Preston (right) are co-chairs for the 2015 campaign. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County’s annual campaign has rai...
Dec 03, 2015
Durbin calls for gun control after California mass shooting
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says the victims of Wednesday’s mass shooting in California deserve action from lawmakers. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkWASH...
Dec 03, 2015
ISU sees $550,000 in donations for Giving Tuesday
The donations came from 1,445 different gifts. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The donations just kept rolling in for Illinois State University on Giving Tuesday.ISU received $556,73...
Dec 02, 2015
Radogno: Some talk more than others at budget meeting
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Christine Radogno)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Once the cameras and microphones were turned off on the big budget meeting in the governor’s off...
Dec 02, 2015
Labor union wants mayor Emanuel, prosecutor to resign
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (left) fired Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Chicago Police Department)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO –...
Dec 02, 2015
Heartland faculty, trustees reach contract agreement
Heartland Community College faculty get 1 percent raises in the first of a three-year contract.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Faculty at Heartland Com...
Dec 02, 2015
