Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Cases of two STD’s increasing among young people in Illinois
IDPH Director Nirav Shah said STD testing can be done at many county health departments. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – April is STD Awareness Month and comes at a time when num...
Apr 16, 2016
Sen. Brady calls for two-year budget to balance Illinois’ finances
State Sen. Bill Brady spoke on a variety of budget topics during a session with elected officials on Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A fiscal year 2016 state budget...
Apr 15, 2016
Bloomington alderman: Gambling revenue higher than anyone expected
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin says he’s not sure whether he will support higher liquor license fees. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Gamblers in Bloomington spent $...
Apr 15, 2016
IDOT urging safe work zone driving
More than 4,300 motor vehicle crashes on average occur in Illinois work zones every year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – This week is National Work Zone Safety week and the Ill...
Apr 14, 2016
Illinois aids inmates with career licensing after release
Illinois is making it possible for some citizens to return to the workforce as soon as they leave prison. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Michael Coghlan)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &#...
Apr 14, 2016
Rep. Davis hopeful tax reform can be done soon
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says there are obstacles to overhauling the U.S. tax code, but he believes it can be done. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – With the April 18 tax deadline approa...
Apr 14, 2016
Morning fire damages home in McLean
No injuries were reported in the fire.By Nick McClintockMCLEAN- Fire has damaged a house and destroyed a garage in the 100 block of West Morgan Street in McLean.Fire departments from Bloomington, Atla...
Apr 13, 2016
St. Jude Radio Runners hosting dinner fundraiser
The annual St. Jude run is scheduled for July 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWJBC’s St. Jude Radio Runners team is once again gearing up for the 56-mile trek from Bloomington to Peoria this s...
Apr 13, 2016
New bill aims to give relief for late fees for license plates
The new law wouldn’t be necessary if the state would pass a budget, according to the bill sponsor. (Photo Courtesy Facebook.com)By Greg Bishop/ Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD- Find yourself f...
Apr 13, 2016
Renner on higher liquor fees: ‘Old boy network’ no longer in charge
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says raising liquor license fees in the city is long overdue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the...
Apr 13, 2016
