Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
WIU expecting 20 percent less money from state
(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network MACOMB – Western Illinois University’s preliminary budget expects 20 percent fewer dollars from the state and 10 percent fewer students. Univers...
Jun 20, 2016
University of Illinois to study climate change
The University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs is studying the potential effects of climate change. (Photo courtesy Facebook/University of Illinois) By RFD Radio CHAMPAIG...
Jun 20, 2016
2 hospitalized in Logan County motorcycle crash
Illinois State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Lincoln on Sunday.(Photo by Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Eric StockLINCOLN – A motorcycle crash in Lincoln has landed two people in the...
Jun 20, 2016
Normal looking at contract for Virginia Avenue reconstruction
The project will begin later this summer, if the Town Council approves the construction contract. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal is planning a complete recon...
Jun 20, 2016
