Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IDOT investigating autonomous vehicles
Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn is exploring the use of driverless cars to his fleet. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secre...
Jan 29, 2017
ISU finances remain in good shape
ISU has not been affected as much by Illinois’ budget stalemate as some other public universities. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Despite the fact Illinois is currently not ...
Jan 29, 2017
IDOT looks at using GPS to monitor road conditions
Using GPS systems and real-time monitoring could help IDOT manage response times for road crews. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois roads are some the most travel...
Jan 28, 2017
Microsoft and Normal partnership ramping up for entrepreneurs
Microsoft and Normal have developed a digital alliance to help entrepreneurs. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – The partnership is ramping up between the Town of Normal and Microsoft to ...
Jan 28, 2017
Retiring ISU chief of staff: News coverage has changed ‘dramatically’
Jay Groves last day at ISU will be April 30. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University Chief of Staff Jay Groves is calling it a career at th...
Jan 27, 2017
Renner to focus on streets, infrastructure, economic development if re-elected
Tari Renner is looking for a second term as mayor. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s current mayor points to his experience in local government as som...
Jan 27, 2017
Illinois Democrats open door to input on gubernatorial candidates
Gov. Rauner has $50 million in his campaign war chest for a reelection bid in 2018. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Since U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin opted not to join the 2018 gover...
Jan 27, 2017
Illinois Senate budget vote delayed
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has told Senators to be ready for a budget vote on Feb. 7.(WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – It's not a surprise, but it is official. Lead...
Jan 27, 2017
AG Madigan seeks to stop state worker pay without budget
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has gone to court to stop the state from paying employees until a budget is passed. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – ...
Jan 27, 2017
Salvation Army beats Make A Difference campaign goal
Salvation Army Captain Paul James (left) stands with State Rep. Dan Brady (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The local Salvation Army’s annual Make A Differen...
Jan 26, 2017
