Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Controversial tax credit elicits mixed responses from Illinois leadership, businesses
State Sen. Melinda Bushsponsored a measure to extend the EDGE program. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The controversial Economic Development for a ...
Jan 11, 2017
Twin Cities residents call for comprehensive health care for all
The vigils are held on the second Tuesday of each month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of Bloomington-Normal residents gathered on the front lawn of the Bloomin...
Jan 10, 2017
State Rep. Brady encouraged entering next legislative session
State Rep. Dan Brady. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ 99th General Assembly is in the books. Tuesday marked the last day for the 99th assembly, with the 100th ...
Jan 10, 2017
Bloomington Police Department examines 2016 DUI numbers
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner asserts that DUI arrests are 100 percent avoidable if people drink smart. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Departm...
Jan 10, 2017
Jane Lynch to receive honorary doctoral degree at ISU’s Founders Day
Jane Lynch earned a bachelor's degree in theatre from Illinois State University in 1982. (Photo courtesy wwwilstu.edu) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch will receive...
Jan 10, 2017
Bloomington to close two downtown streets for taxis, shuttles on weekend nights
The 500 block of North Main Street will be closed expect for taxis between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloom...
Jan 10, 2017
Illinois’ neighboring states set to approve Right to Work laws
Illinois may soon be surrounded by right-to-work states. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – All of Illinois’ neighbors are expected to become Right to Work states by...
Jan 09, 2017
Home Sweet Home Ministries celebrates 100 years
Home Sweet Home Ministries CEO Mary Ann Pullin cuts the ribbon at the Celebration of Hope Press Conference. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – 2017 marks the 100 year a...
Jan 09, 2017
Humphreys named Heartland continuing education dean
Amy Humphreys has been in charge of marking and public relations at Heartland. (Heartland Community College photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s new dean o...
Jan 09, 2017
Durbin visits with president in final days of Obama administration
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) and President Barack Obama recently met as the Obama administration draws to a close. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Di...
Jan 09, 2017
