Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County OKs election money; delays gravel pit permit
McLean County Board member Rich Buchanan said college students are largely to blame for long lines at ISU on election day in March. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON &#...
Jun 21, 2016
Labyrinth Outreach Services for Women joins forces with YWCA
As of July 1st, Labyrinth Outreach Services will fall under the supervision of the Prevention and Empowerment Services division of the YWCA McLean County (WJBC File Photo) By Carie Kuehn...
Jun 21, 2016
Durbin: Tougher gun laws must be federal
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D., Ill.) says the wide variety of local gun laws demonstrates the need for any new regulations to be federal. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib U.S. Sen...
Jun 21, 2016
Bloomington police arrest pair in connection with armed robbery
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery which took place on June 4. Police s...
Jun 21, 2016
Rauner declares support for ag education funding
Gov. Bruce Rauner has been locked in a battle with the Democrat-controlled Illinois legislature over a state budget for more than a year. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The FF...
Jun 21, 2016
Bloomington elects to not vote on video gaming fees
Bloomington City Council opted to not vote on additional video gaming fees. (WJBC File Photo) by Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council decided in a Committee of the Wh...
Jun 21, 2016
Normal, ISU discuss strong relationship
The town and ISU recently attended the International Town/Gown Association Conference. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The relationship between Illinois State and the Town of No...
Jun 20, 2016
State budget woes lead to high interest payments
Interest payments are much higher due to the state’s budget woes. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By IRNSPRINGFIELD – A new report on Illinois' borrowing shows how the state's dys...
Jun 20, 2016
Utlity bill help for low income during hot weather
There’s help for high utility bills this summer.(Photo courtesy Facebook)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Summer is just underway and the heat is on.Now there is help for those that are worried...
Jun 20, 2016
Rauner tells Tribune editorial board he will run again
(Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By RFD News NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner is putting an early end to speculation about his political future.In a meeting with the Chicago Tribune editorial board...
Jun 20, 2016
