Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal looking at tax levy increase, unlikely to result in higher tax bill
Normal’s Town Council will discuss the town’s property tax levy Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal is looking at increasing its portion of the propert...
Nov 02, 2015
Davis sponsors legislation to relieve student loan debt of recent graduates
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis explains legislation to help recent college graduates pay off student loans. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – A piece of legislation recently introduced by U.S. Re...
Nov 01, 2015
Get Covered Illinois recommends searching marketplace to avoid higher premiums
Health insurance premiums are up 6.1 percent in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Time on the Internet might be well spent, if it can get you a cheaper ...
Nov 01, 2015
Connect Transit moving to fixed routes
Connect Transit brought in consultants to help find the best locations for the stops. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Beginning November 9th, Connect Transit will officiall...
Nov 01, 2015
Second Joe McCauley art scholarship endowed at Heartland
Fundraisers were able to raise enough money during a fundraiser on Oct. 22 to fund a second Joe McCauley art scholarship at Heartland Community College starting next year. (WJBC file photo) By Jo...
Nov 01, 2015
State trooper preaches safety on Halloween
(Photo courtesy Flickr/lobo235) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – This is a day and night for frights - but it’s supposed to be all in good fun. Illinois State Police Troop...
Oct 31, 2015
Judge Charles Reynard set to retire Dec. 31
11th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Reynard is retiring Dec. 31. (Photo courtesy 11th Judicial Circuit) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – 11th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Reynard is retiring at the...
Oct 31, 2015
Illinois high school students get poor grades in annual report
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Morgan) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The state's annual report card on schools says most Illinois students continue to score below the national average...
Oct 31, 2015
Bullying hotline seeing positive reviews early for District 87
The hotline allows parents in the district to report bullying concerns anonymously. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Parents of District 87 students who are concerned that their chil...
Oct 31, 2015
Residents reminded to keep leaves out of streets, sewer systems
Leaves that are raked into the street can end up in local water systems, posing a serious threat to plants and wildlife. (Photo courtesy Flickr/KennyLouie) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Fall is in ...
Oct 31, 2015
