Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sign indicates uncertain future for CJ’s re-opening
On Friday the sign indicated CJ’s would open again on Saturday, but the doors remain closed. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A sign at CJ’s Restaurant an...
Apr 14, 2018
New plan would guarantee Illinois teacher pay starts at $40K a year
A new plan at the Illinois Capitol could force local schools to give some teachers a raise. (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Education/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new pla...
Apr 14, 2018
Consultant: Community has room for new sports venues
Evan Eleff, chief operating officer of Clearwater, Florida-based Sports Facilities Advisory, seen here conducting a question and answer session with community leaders at One Normal Plaza. (Photo by Ho...
Apr 14, 2018
GOP looks to tighten food stamp eligibility in Farm Bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis suggested employers looking to work would benefit from stricter eligibility requirements for SNAP benefits in the proposed Farm Bill. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON &#...
Apr 14, 2018
Felonies filed here for using Facebook to expose ‘snitches’
Felonies have been filed in McLean County Court against four people who allegedly harassed witnesses with their posts on a Facebook page called “People Against Snitches” (File Photo)By How...
Apr 14, 2018
Rauner says yes to sending troopers to border; Senate feels otherwise
Gov, Bruce Rauner has said he would likely to send Illinois National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border if President Donald Trump requests. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By RFD Radio/WFMB...
Apr 13, 2018
Illinois State grad students continue unionization efforts
Graduate students trying to form a union say their part-time stipend is often for a full-time workload.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Graduate students at Illinois State University ...
Apr 13, 2018
State’s Attorney among applicants for judge, his top assistant leaves to become federal prosecutor
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is applying to the Illinois Supreme Court to fill a judicial vacancy created when Judge Robert Freitag retires this summer. (WJBC file photo)...
Apr 12, 2018
Legislative leaders meet, talk revenue, budget process
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady and the three other legislative leaders plus Gov. Rauner met Thursday to take the first step toward forming a state budget.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio ...
Apr 12, 2018
Unit 5 furthers discussion of Indigenous People’s Day
Unit 5 is open to celebrating Indigenous People’s Day, so they’re turning to the students who proposed the idea for the next step.(WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Indigeno...
Apr 12, 2018
