Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Prison reform backs changing felony damage threshold
Illinois lawmakers have approved a bill to raise the threshold for criminal damage to property to $500. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Michael Coghlan) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 16, 2016
Fewer students applying for MAP grants
(WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Thousand of Illinois students apparently don't want to risk the state’s MAP grant delays and disappointments.New numbers from the Il...
Jun 15, 2016
United State of Women summit features local speaker
The summit focused on progress that’s been made for gender equality. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheUnitedStateofWomen)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The first ever United State of Women sum...
Jun 15, 2016
McLean County Board member blasts Board of Health’s lack of transparency
A McLean County Board member is blasting the county’s Board of Health over its handling of large fund reserves. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board me...
Jun 15, 2016
Rauner hopes bond purchasers look past state financial situation
The state plans to use the bonds for capital projects. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is hopeful bond purchasers can look past the s...
Jun 15, 2016
Salvation Army looking for new fans–and some used ones
The Salvation Army of McLean County is collecting fans to distribute to families in need this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Salvation Army Bloomington) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Salv...
Jun 15, 2016
Renner: Bloomington could revisit sales tax sharing after 2017 election
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says the city council’s decision to not pursue the concept of a shared sales tax with Normal shouldn’t strain relations between the Twin Cities. (Photo courte...
Jun 15, 2016
Owens resigns from McLean County Board
Benjamin Owens lost in the Republican primary to retain his County Board District 10 seat. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A longtime McLean County Board member is resigning. Repub...
Jun 15, 2016
Transportation group: Road construction grinds to halt without capitol bill
Road projects in Illinois could he stopped if Illinois fails to produce a capitol bill by July 1. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A transportation group w...
Jun 14, 2016
Ameren helps to keep residents cool this summer
Fifty air conditioners are to be distributed in McLean County to low-income residents. (Carie Kuehn/WJBC) by Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – 50 recipients will be able to cool their homes th...
Jun 14, 2016
