Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Comptroller Mendoza endorses Pritzker for governor
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced her endorsement of J.B. Pritzker in the 2018 race for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Susana Mendoza) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Democra...
Sep 28, 2017
Rep. Brady opposes tax hike for construction bill
State Rep. Dan Brady says he’s opposed to raising the gas tax to fund a capital bill. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An increase in the state’s gas tax is one idea und...
Sep 27, 2017
Duckworth cheers stalled health care reform vote
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said it’s time to get back to work on fixes to the Affordable Care Act. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By WFMB/RFD Radio WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy D...
Sep 27, 2017
Rauner signs Conor’s Law
Gov, Bruce Rauner signed Conor’s Law on Tuesday at Blackburn College. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner) By Doug Jenkins/WBGZ Radio/RFD Radio CARLINVILLE – Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation ...
Sep 27, 2017
Latest data show modest Twin-Cities home sales slide
Latest data from the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors show existing home sales declined 0.6 percent during the first eight months of the year, compared to the same time last year. (Ph...
Sep 27, 2017
Central IL lawmakers seek radical higher education reform
Rose and Brady are advocating for major higher education reform, leading to more specialized universities while retaining more students overall. (Photo Courtesy Illinois State) By Howard Packowitz A p...
Sep 26, 2017
LaHood: Tax reform shouldn’t be partisan issue
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said the tax reforms Republicans are working on would provide some relief for the middle class. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – President Trump is expected to r...
Sep 26, 2017
Theft indictments returned against former Bloomington arena managers
Central Illinois Arena Management operated the facility then known as U.S. Cellular Coliseum.for its first 10 years. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Indictmen...
Sep 25, 2017
Bloomington police investigating attempted carjacking
The victim in Sunday’s reported attempted carjacking was not injured. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are investigating an attempted carjacking on Veter...
Sep 25, 2017
LeRoy officer hurt in Sunday arrest
Trystan Vink (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By WMBD News LEROY – A LeRoy police officer will undergo medical treatment after being injured in a late-night arrest. Around 11:40 p.m. Sunday, ...
Sep 25, 2017
