Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State lawmakers approve TIF extension for Uptown Normal
The Illinois Legislature has approved a 12 year extension for a portion of Uptown Normal’s tax increment financing district. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Town ...
May 31, 2018
Gibson City man gets 20 years for stabbing wife, another man in Saybrook
A judge sentenced Arthur Corry of Gibson City to 20 years in prison for attempted murder. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – One of the victims of an at...
May 31, 2018
Rep. Lou Lang resigns leadership positions following abuse accusations
Illinois House deputy majority leader Lou Lang has stepped down from his leadership roles after sexual harassment allegations were made against him this afternoon. (www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Ra...
May 31, 2018
Labor leader wants local workers used in TIF developments
Mike Matejka said taxing bodies would receive maximum returns from the TIF investment when local labor is used. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz and Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A loc...
May 31, 2018
Dixon school shooting hero says schools need support
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) honored Dixon officer Mark Dallas for thwarting a school shooting earlier this month. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The resource officer that s...
May 31, 2018
Illinois House expands 3-day wait for any gun purchases
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn opposes a measure to expand a three-day waiting period for all gun purchases in Illinois. (ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Gun control measures are heading ...
May 31, 2018
Rauner unveils $11 billion infrastructure plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner introduced a a six-year, $11 billion infrastructure plan on Tuesday in Peoria. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner wan...
May 30, 2018
Alderman sees ‘harmony’ as council adopts civilian police board rules
This is the brochure to be distributed to the public by Bloomington’s Public Safety and Community Relations Board (Photo file by Blake Haas) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Almost...
May 30, 2018
Rasmussen one of three finalists for next Bloomington city manager
Interim Bloomington City Manager Steve Rasmussen is one of three finalists for the position of Bloomington City Manager, along with Decatur City Manager Tim Gleason and Washington City Administrator J...
May 29, 2018
Veterinary program offers loans to graduating veterinarians
The Illinois Veterinary and Training Program provides a loan to those graduating from vet school. (Pixabay) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The agriculture industry could always use more vete...
May 29, 2018
