Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Cook County Commissioner Boykin mulls Senate run
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (second from right) is considering a U.S. Senate run. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Richard Boykin)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A potential ...
Aug 19, 2015
Lack of library cards not an issue in Bookmobile discussion
A representation of the total population of Bloomington, separated into six geographic parts of town and compared to the number of library card holders in each part of town. The red dots represent car...
Aug 18, 2015
Mellon touts endorsement from teachers
Rob Mellon is being endorsed by the teachers union. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Teachers Union is endorsing Quincy Democrat Rob Mellon for the 18th district congres...
Aug 18, 2015
Bloomington to consider change to policy that allows pension spiking
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the city council will consider a proposal to change the city’s policy on inflated pensions. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloom...
Aug 18, 2015
McLean County lays groundwork for sales tax support
McLean County Matt Sorensen addressed the Normal Town Council on Monday regarding the county’s mental health needs at the jail. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &#...
Aug 18, 2015
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
