Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Coliseum takes $674,000 operating loss
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – VenuWorks is reporting a $674,000 operating loss at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. VenuWorks has operated the Coliseum since April 2016. The finan...
Jan 13, 2017
ISU naming bench in memory of Benjamin Allison
Benjamin Allison (right) died in January 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison’s Legacy) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State’s Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously app...
Jan 13, 2017
Illinois State sends off long serving board members
Betty Kinser (middle left), Jay D. Bergman (middle), and Anne Davis (middle right) all served as trustees for the final time Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Illino...
Jan 13, 2017
ISU football star and Olympic gymnast find similar interests as couple
Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman confirmed recently they’ve been dating for about three months. (Photo Facebook/Colton Underwood) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, Ill. – Remember the video tha...
Jan 13, 2017
House rules give House Speaker great power
Rules governing the House of Representatives provide Michael Madigan with immense power. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As the 100th General Assembly begins work, Hous...
Jan 12, 2017
