Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Digital hunting licenses proposed for Illinois
State Rep. Avery Bourne sponsored a bill creating digital hunting licenses. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Digital hunting licenses could be the wave of...
Mar 28, 2017
Sen. Brady introduces balanced budget measures as lawmakers return to Springfield
State Sen. Bill Brady introduced seven bills to balance the budget and pay down the state’s bill backlog. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – As lawmakers returned to S...
Mar 28, 2017
Motorcyclist injured in October crash files lawsuit against First Student
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is suing First Student. . (Photo by Kevin Embry) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The company that buses Unit 5 students faces ...
Mar 28, 2017
Boys & Girls Club fights for funding
The Boys & Girls Club could lose some funding if President Donald Trump’s budget is approved. (Photo Facebook/boysandgirlsclubbloomingtonnormal) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The Boy...
Mar 27, 2017
3rd person arrested in LeRoy armed robbery
LeRoy Police say an armed robbery on March 12 was an isolated incident. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Eric Stock LeROY – Police say they have arrested a third person in connection w...
Mar 27, 2017
Bloomington to discuss lowering Fox Creek Road speed limit
The current speed limit on Fox Creek Road is 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman will hold a ...
Mar 27, 2017
New bill aims to increase space between airline seats
The new bill would increase the space between seats on commercial flights, but many increase ticket prices. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Alex Martinez) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A bill ...
Mar 26, 2017
Poll: Illinoisans divided on Affordable Care Act
A poll shows that Illinois residents are conflicted when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A survey conducted by the Paul Simon Public ...
Mar 26, 2017
Dick Durbin holds town hall at IWU
US Senator Dick Durbin addressed the crowd’s concerns about healthcare, among other social topics. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – US Senator Dick Durbin answe...
Mar 25, 2017
Marijuana Policy Project, Illinois lawmakers pushing marijuana legalization
Illinois already allows use of marijuana for medical purposes. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – New legislation in Springfield would allow Illinois residents to possess up to o...
Mar 25, 2017
