Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Democrats propose six percent cut to higher education, but Republicans are skeptical
State Rep. Dan Brady thinks the governor will veto a proposed budget that includes a six percent cut to higher education. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ public uni...
May 20, 2015
Normal Theater Showing Caddyshack
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Theater) By Connor Boyd NORMAL – The Normal Theater is helping WJBC celebrate our 90th anniversary by bringing classic films to the big screen. The celebration wi...
May 20, 2015
Millionaire tax proposal moves to House floor
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is pushing a constitutional amendment to increase taxes on income over $1 million. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A c...
May 20, 2015
Habitat for Humanity seeks State Farm grant for ‘Acorns to Oaks’
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is competing for a State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Habitat for Humanity McLean County)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A local prog...
May 20, 2015
Cubs’ pavers turn up in Pontiac after being taken from landfill
Wrigley Field starting moving some paving bricks as part of a major renovation. (Photo by John Lodder/flickr)By Eric StockPONTIAC – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Some Ch...
May 20, 2015
Heartland, EIU enter reverse transfer agreement
Eastern Illinois Vice President and Provost Blair Lord signs a reverse transfer agreement with Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland ...
May 19, 2015
McLean County honors fallen bicyclists in Ride of Silence
Bikers will ride from the McLean County Museum of History to Uptown Normal Wednesday night. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s tenth annual Ride of Silence is being...
May 19, 2015
PARCC exams opt out bill passes Illinois House
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House approved a bill Tuesday that would protect students and their schools from being “negatively impacted” if they choose...
May 19, 2015
Lopez campaigns on jobs and no new taxes
Adam Lopez speaks during a candidates forum with McLean County Democrats last week. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Springfield school board member running for Illinois’ 18...
May 19, 2015
ISU president, mayors make case against proposed Amtrak cuts
Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed cutting Amtrak funding by 40 percent. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University President Larry Dietz spoke to a State Senate committ...
May 19, 2015
