Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New U of I budget request includes almost $70 million for raises
University of Illinois leaders are asking for raises to “strengthen academic quality”. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Illinois Radio Network CHAMPAIGN – The University of...
Nov 09, 2017
Ill., U.S. House consider proposals to honor fallen soldier
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Rodgers family) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – Veterans Parkway in Bloomington-Normal and a Bloomington post o...
Nov 09, 2017
Man robbed at gunpoint outside Bloomington K of C hall
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Knights of Columbus early Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
Nov 09, 2017
Comptroller: New act will make deficit spending more transparent
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza pushed lawmakers to approve the Debt Transparency Act. (Photo courtesy YouTube) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois has ...
Nov 09, 2017
Chestnut Health Systems CEO Hagen to retire
Russell Hagen has been CEO of Chestnut Health Systems for 36 years. (Photo courtesy Chestnut Health Systems) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Chestnut Health Systems Chief Executive Officer Russell H...
Nov 08, 2017
Illinois Senate approves harassment bills
State Sen. Karen McCounnaughay said lawmakers can’t be trusted to police themselves. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate debated and discussed top...
Nov 08, 2017
Illinois lawmakers override student loan veto, sustain collective bargaining veto
State Rep. Jerry Long said the bill to criminalize right-to-work zones is political theater. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’...
Nov 08, 2017
OSF still in talks to stay in Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Illinois’ PPO
OSF HealthCare, which runs Bloomington’s OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, said it’s still in talks to remain part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ PPO network. (File photo...
Nov 07, 2017
Hales, on his last day as city manager, praised for shoring up Bloomington finances
David Hales receives parting gifts from the mayor and city council on his final day as Bloomington’s city manager. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.) By Howard Packowitz BLO...
Nov 07, 2017
Springfield man identified as victim of fatal SUV crash near Bloomington
Authorities say John Brillhart, 45, of Springfield was driving at a high rate of speed when his SUV went off I-55, a mile south of Veterans Parkway, late Monday night.(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonSc...
Nov 07, 2017
