Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner no show at revenue meeting
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The governor’s office no-showed a revenue hearing, supposedly because it took place in Chicago. Yet at...
Aug 18, 2015
Illinois sees 9-percent increase in traffic deaths
There were 591 traffic deaths in Illinois in 2015 through Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – More cars mean m...
Aug 18, 2015
Gill announces 5th congressional bid
David Gill has announced his candidacy for the Illinois 13th Congressional District. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington doctor David Gill says he has the cure for the nation...
Aug 18, 2015
Budget Task Force narrows down recommendations
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The task force in charge with tackling a projected $7 million deficit in Bloomington’s budget for the next fiscal year is about a week away from...
Aug 17, 2015
Rauner makes changes to medical marijuana laws
Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his veto authority to set a fine of up to $200 for possessing up to ten grams of marijuana. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICA...
Aug 17, 2015
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in Bloomington crash
Bloomington Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he ...
Aug 17, 2015
Normal to consider Sugar Creek improvements, discuss possible sales tax hike
Normal plans to vote on a project to make improvements to the northern portion of Sugar Creek. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on ...
Aug 17, 2015
ISU searching for honorary degree nominees
Nominations for the honorary degree are being accepted until Sept. 15. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is looking for a nominee to receive an honorary degree...
Aug 15, 2015
Durbin sees three outcomes to Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin envisions three outcomes to nuclear talks with Iran, two of which he rejects. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has voiced...
Aug 15, 2015
Rauner scales back turnaround agenda
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has scaled back what he's asking the legislature to consider from his agenda to three bills.Rauner didn't ...
Aug 14, 2015
