Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Kinzinger: Obama overstepped his bounds on immigration order
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he is backing Jeb Bush for President in 2016. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger) By Eric Stock CHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he disagrees with the...
Feb 18, 2015
Bloomington-Normal home sales drop slightly
Eight less houses were sold in January this year compared to January 2014. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Overall home sales were down last month in the Twin Cities, but not ...
Feb 17, 2015
Proposed legislation would ban the use of e-cigs indoors
A bill filed by Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, would ban the use of e-cigarettes inside of public establishments. (Photo courtesy Flickr/LaurlRantala) By RFD News Network SPRINGFIELD – Electronic c...
Feb 17, 2015
McLean County adopts 700-page rule book
McLean County plans to have its new code book available online. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If McLean County authorities 'throw the book at you' – you ...
Feb 17, 2015
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants legislators to approve his entire agenda
Rauner delivers his budget address Wednesday. (WJBC File photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – When he was before the legislature for the State of the State message, Gov. Bruc...
Feb 17, 2015
Mitchell calls for review of child care program
State Rep. Bill Mitchell plans to call for more oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) want...
Feb 17, 2015
Kinzinger: Congress should not act as “Commander in Chief” in regards to fight against ISIS
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, has problems with the President's request to use military force against ISIS. (WJBC file photo) By Metro News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – Some Republic...
Feb 16, 2015
Renner’s future discussed at candidate forum
At least two candidates for Bloomington city council are calling for Renner's resignation. (WJBC/Terry James) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner's recent commen...
Feb 16, 2015
Gov. Rauner announces Uber launch in central Illinois visit
Uber is now offering ride-sharing services in Bloomington-Normal and several other Illinois communities. (Photo by SpaceAgeSage/flickr)By Metro News ServiceCHAMPAIGN – Gov. Bruce Rauner visited ...
Feb 16, 2015
Examining the Vietnam War 50 years later
photo credit: Larry Burrows, LIFE archives. Courtesy Flickr Creative Commons. February of 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s decision to begin the massive escalation o...
Feb 15, 2015
