Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Santa could be here before a balanced budget
State Sen. Bill Brady says this budget stalemate could last until March.(WJBC file photo) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – Snow could fly, Santa could come, and the groundhog could see its shadow be...
Aug 17, 2015
Rauner unveils new bill modeled after ‘turnaround agenda’
Gov. Bruce Rauner is pushing more legislation modeled after his “turnaround agenda.” (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Raune...
Aug 17, 2015
Miller Park Zoo breaks ground on flamingo exhibit
The exhibit will likely open in March or April 2016. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo officially broke ground Monday on its new flamingo exhibit. It...
Aug 17, 2015
ISU breaks private fundraising record
The university nearly doubled a previous fundraising high this past year. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University raised a total of $36.8 million through private f...
Aug 17, 2015
Rauner makes changes to medical marijuana laws
Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his veto authority to set a fine of up to $200 for possessing up to ten grams of marijuana. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICA...
Aug 17, 2015
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in Bloomington crash
Bloomington Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he ...
Aug 17, 2015
Normal to consider Sugar Creek improvements, discuss possible sales tax hike
Normal plans to vote on a project to make improvements to the northern portion of Sugar Creek. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night o...
Aug 17, 2015
Duckworth still reading into Iran deal, slams Kirk for rush to judgment
Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth stopped in Bloomington Sunday to meet with the McLean County Democratic Party. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Democratic candidate f...
Aug 16, 2015
Taking care of the Cup
Phil Pritchard, keeper of the Stanley Cup. Phil Pritchard has the impressive title of Vice President and Curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto....
Aug 16, 2015
Bloomington Police offer tips on how not to get burglarized
Bloomington Police say the summer months are the time when burglaries happen the most. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The summer is winding down, but its still a popular time for ...
Aug 16, 2015
