Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Advocate BroMenn doctor warns against heat stroke over hot weekend
The heat index is expected to push 100 this weekend. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The heat is on in Central Illinois. Temperatures are expected to ...
Jun 10, 2016
State Rep. Bennett: Collaboration key to ending budget impasse
State Representative (R) Tom Bennett remains optimistic that, through collaboration, a state budget deal can be met. (WJBC file photo) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – Following the state’s failu...
Jun 10, 2016
Education secretary urging passage of standalone education funding
Both Bloomington-Normal school districts have the money to begin the year, but not finish it. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Republican-backed educatio...
Jun 10, 2016
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
