Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin: Obamacare repeal must have alternative
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin criticized Republicans for opposing Obamacare for six years without proposing an alternative. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S....
Jan 17, 2017
Preliminary work underway on McLean County Jail expansion
The McLean County Jail expansion is targeted for completion in October of 2018. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Preparations are underway for construction of the McLean...
Jan 16, 2017
AFSCME approves strike authorization vote
Thousand of union members staged a protest outside the Illinois Capitol in May 2016. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ AFSCME Council 31) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – It's going to be up for a vote n...
Jan 16, 2017
Bald eagles flocking to Illinois for winter
Illinois is second only to Alaska in winter bald eagle population. (Photo by Eric Savage/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Bald eagles are flocking to Illinois this win...
Jan 16, 2017
Normal to conduct topographical survey south of Uptown tracks
Normal could eventually build a pedestrian underpass at the tracks.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is preparing to do a topographical survey on the...
Jan 16, 2017
Former state senator: No love lost between Obama, Blagojevich
The former Illinois governor is five year into a 14 year sentence. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Spablab) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich ...
Jan 15, 2017
Renting and owning tough in Illinois, study finds
A new report looking to settle the question about whether it’s cheaper to rent or buy a home found that many areas of Illinois are quickly becoming unaffordable. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Cole...
Jan 15, 2017
Barickman: ‘Unbelieveable challenges’ ahead
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the need for a balanced budget is critical. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) sees some “unbelieva...
Jan 15, 2017
Illinois Supreme Court hears hospital property tax case
A hospital group in Urbana hopes for some clarity from the Illinois Supreme Court on a question about property taxes. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The qu...
Jan 14, 2017
Bloomington-Normal public works prepping for icy weekend
Public works crews are ready to battle ice this weekend. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – It’s looking to be a slick weekend in Bloomington-Normal, but public works crews...
Jan 13, 2017
