Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Davis outlines goals for 114th Congress
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis presided over the House floor during the 114th Congress. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, wan...
Jan 14, 2015
Bloomington man among Rauner appointee reversals
Gov. Bruce Rauner has reversed about 180 state appointments dating back to the Quinn administration. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is left w...
Jan 14, 2015
Cross, Rutherford eligible for generous pensions
Former House Minority Leader Tom Cross (left) is eligible for an $81,000 per year pension and former Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford is eligible for $115,000 per year. (WJBC file photo)By Metro New ...
Jan 14, 2015
Testimony resumes Wednesday in Compton murder trial
Nicholas Compton appears in court during his murder trial. (Pool photo) BLOOMINGTON – After the prosecution rested their case in the trial of Nicholas Compton, the defense is expected to call an...
Jan 13, 2015
Bloomington police make arrest
Police say neighbors came together to capture a suspect. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – After a string of east side burglaries, police in Bloomington have made an arrest.&n...
Jan 13, 2015
Hales: City considering disclosing officer discipline
Bloomington City Manager David Hales said the police department took swift and decisive action after it learned of a police officers' racially insensitive comments. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stoc...
Jan 13, 2015
Rauner, First Lady appears at casual inaugural concert
Bruce Rauner (far right) was sworn in as Illinois' 42nd governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois&rsquo...
Jan 13, 2015
Bloomington approves water, sewer study
The study will look at daily costs of sewage and storm water in Bloomington. (WJBC Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council approved a study of city storm and sewage water ...
Jan 13, 2015
Local legislators react to Rauner’s inaugural speech
State Rep. Dan Brady and State Sen. Jason Barickman offered some thoughts on Monday's gubernatorial inaugural address. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brad...
Jan 12, 2015
Governor meets visitors at old capitol
Governor Rauner greeted visitors at the old capitol. (photo courtesy state of Illinois)By IRN/Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After the inauguration, Illinois’ new governor and first lady greeted w...
Jan 12, 2015
