Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lack of state budget hits MetCom
MetCom Center Director Tony Cannon explains how the budget crisis has affected the service. (WJBC File Photo) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – MetCom of McLean County answers many of the calls t...
Jun 10, 2016
Comptroller: Payments to stop July 1 without budget
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger says if tax increases were the only solution to the state's budget crisis, Illinois’ income tax would have to increase to 8 percent. (Photo courtesy Facebook/L...
Jun 10, 2016
LaHood critical of Trump but not dropping support
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he wants to see Donald Trump focus more on the economy in the presidential race.(Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is offe...
Jun 10, 2016
Regional schools superintendent: Education funding by August 1 could be too late
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The budget stalemate in Springfield continues and Regional Schools Superintendent Mark Jontry said the most cash strapped districts can’t...
Jun 09, 2016
A bill to encourage healthy eating sits on Rauner’s desk
Low income Illinoisans mey get double the benefits at farmer’s markets. (Flickr) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – A major incentive to help those on low income food assistance is waiting on Go...
Jun 09, 2016
IDOT updating high speed rail project
(WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' high-speed rail project will be the topic of discussion at a public meeting tonight in Alton. Brian Williamsen...
Jun 09, 2016
EDC to Rauner: There is interest in Mitsubishi plant
Kevin Reeves (left) and State Farm and Mike O’Grady of the Bloomington-Normal EDC discuss the local STEM program in schools. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Local ec...
Jun 09, 2016
Illinois elected official pay at the back of the line
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Livestream/Leslie Munger) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It has been more than two months since Illinois' elected state officials have been paid, an...
Jun 09, 2016
Cullerton to Rauner: Stop campaigning
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is accusing Gov. Bruce Rauner of continual campaigning.(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' political leaders ar...
Jun 09, 2016
District 87: Savings will enable schools to open without state funding
District 87 is confident about running despite no state budget. (WJBC fil photo)By Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – Superintendent of District 87 Barry Reilly reassured the school board that the distric...
Jun 09, 2016
