Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Illinois lawmakers pass stopgap budget
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators have approved a stopgap budget for the state and Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed it into law.The measures fund essential state ...
Jun 30, 2016
Michael: Voters can help election run smoothly
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael has tips to make the election process easier for voters and her office. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Reducing wait times for November’s ...
Jun 30, 2016
Health care consultant: With or without budget, damage is already done
A sign on the door at Life Center for Independent Living indicates the office is no longer open on Fridays due to the state budget impasse. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – T...
Jun 30, 2016
Illinois lawmakers continue talks on stopgap budget on final day of fiscal year
Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, said he expects a budget agreement will include full funding for K-12 education.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Jun 30, 2016
Extreme Motors raises awareness and money
Extreme Motors presented checks to Autism McLean and America’s Gold Star Families. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – Extreme Motors in Bloomington presented two chec...
Jun 29, 2016
County may help transition out of state child care resource program
The McLean County Health Department may help local child care providers as a state resource program ends. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department ...
Jun 29, 2016
Connect Transit to offer limited service to outlying areas in pilot project
Connect Transit’s new route schedule takes effect on Aug. 15. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The buses will continue to run to some of the outlying areas in the Twin ...
Jun 29, 2016
Supreme Court scholar: Immigration case could resurface after deadlocked vote
Illinois State University professor Meghan Leonard discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling...
Jun 29, 2016
Chicago school funding at center of Illinois budget divide
Advocates for Chicago Public Schools staged a rally in May. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chicago Public Schools) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers could decide ...
Jun 29, 2016
Illinois Lottery seeks $500,000 winner in Deer Creek
The Illinois Lottery says a $500,000 ticket was sold in Deer Creek on Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock DEER CREEK – Someone bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $500,000 at a convenience...
Jun 29, 2016
