Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner ‘cautiously optimistic’ his turnaround agenda will pass on time
Gov. Governor Rauner says calling a special session of the legislature isn't on his mind yet, as he believes the budget and his so-called "turnaround agenda" can be passed by the General Assembly's sc...
May 06, 2015
Business leaders, injured workers testify on workers comp reform
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin questioned the witness list at a House hearing on workers’ compensation reform on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/House Republicans) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radi...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington downtown redevelopment plans far from certain
Possible downtown Bloomington revitalization still has a lot of questions to be answered. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Alderwoman Amelia Buragas said there ...
May 05, 2015
Report from governor’s office says downstate Illinois is bad for foreign investment
Gov. Rauner says some countries have told him that downstate Illinois is a poor investment opportunity. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkOAKBROOK – Downstate ...
May 05, 2015
Not in Our Town protests controversial sign
Members of Not in Our Town protested next to the controversial sign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Protesters gathered around Checker Cab in Bloomington to voice their d...
May 05, 2015
IWU professor: Checker Cab sign racist
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan University professor believed the sign outside Checker Cab in Bloomington is not a joke or a political statement.Adriana Pon...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington-Normal YMCA kicks off campaign
A breakfast was held Tuesday morning to kick off the campaign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of community members and volunteers gathered at the Double Tree H...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington sign sparks social media furor
A sign outside Checker Cab has created controversy on social media. (WJBC photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local cab company owner said a sign that has caused a furor on social media will st...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington moving forward with downtown redevelopment plan
Four downtown properties could be demolished in hopes of future development and revitalization. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A plan that would demolish four downtown Bloomington pr...
May 04, 2015
Normal extends EV tax rebate program, seats new council members
R.C. McBride (left), Kathleen Lorenz (middle), and Jeff Fritzen (right) were sworn in Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted 5-2 Monday night to ...
May 04, 2015
