Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU economist: Corruption keeps economic growth at bay
You're going to have to pay more for the state of Illinois to borrow after the state's bonds meant to pay off its massive backlog of unpaid bills received near junk status from two different agencies....
Oct 22, 2017
ISU debt refinancing seen to save $24 million over 25 years
Illinois State University Trustees have approved debt refinancing of two major projects to take advantage of low interest rates. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Illinois St...
Oct 20, 2017
UPDATE: ISU trustees adopt budget, send construction wish list to Springfield
Illinois State University’s Board Trustees awarded a $50,000 performance-based bonus to President Larry Dietz. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock and Howard Packowitz Following almost...
Oct 20, 2017
Dog left in hot car leads to McLean County conviction
Jodi Laumeier of Havana was sentenced to 18 months court supervision and 30 hours of public service. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Leaving a dog in a hot car can be ...
Oct 20, 2017
Illinois State to consider budget, state wish list
Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold its quarterly meeting on Friday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Now that Illinois has ended a nearly tw...
Oct 20, 2017
More questions than answers in announced Illinois Innovation Network
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the Illinois Innovation Network during a Thursday news conference in Chicago. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Oct 20, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth slam ‘irresponsible’ budget
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor this week against a budget bill which passed Thursday in a 51-49 vote. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Democratic U...
Oct 20, 2017
Prosecutors: Young woman aided victim in Facebook Live brawl
Michael Burton is free on bond on a felony charge for allegedly broadcasting the beating of a partially nude teenage girl on Facebook Live. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Oct 19, 2017
Duckworth says she’s seen Obama meeting Gold Star families
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth took exception to President Trump’s remarks that President Obama didn't contact gold star family members. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WA...
Oct 19, 2017
OSF to break ground on new primary care facility in Normal
OSF Healthcare has started construction on new primary and promotp care offices at 1765 Bradford Ln. in Normal. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Breanna Lea/WMBD NORMAL – OSF Healthcare is breaking g...
Oct 19, 2017
