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'Hidden gem': Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
By SONYA DYMOVA & MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com WOLF LAKE. Ill. - Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois' Shawnee Natio...
Blake Haas Jun 30, 2025 Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty)

Attorney General Raoul joins lawsuit challenging Trump's termination of federal grants
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced this week he has joined another multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump ad...
Blake Haas Jun 25, 2025 Attorney General Kwame Raoul testifies at a Democratic congressional forum Monday, June 23, about litigation that he and other Democratic state attorneys general have filed challenging actions of the Trump administration. (Screenshot from U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats livestream)
COUNTRY Financial: The next 100-years
Blake Haas Jun 24, 2025

High School Basketball 2025 Broadcast Schedule
High School basketball on WJBC is sponsored by CEFCU (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) Each week, WJBC-AM 1230 and FM 102.1 plans to broadcast a High School basketball game of the week, sponsored by CEFCU! Pr...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2025

Gift of Life Holiday Drive with American Red Cross
Thursday, December 26, 2024Holiday Inn and Suites (101 Holiday St. in East Peoria)11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Friday, December 27, 2024DoubleTree by Hilton (10 Brickyard Dr. in Bloomington)11:00 a.m. to 5:...
Syndicated Author Dec 10, 2024

Win the Perfect Party Room Package from Altman’s Billiards & Barstools
WJBC and Altman's Billiards and Barstools are giving away the Perfect Party Room Package to one lucky winner!Deck out a room in your house with a brand-new Billiards Table, Dartboard, Pub Table and St...
Syndicated Author Nov 11, 2024

Come Home for the Holidays
WJBC and flyhomebn.org have teamed up so that someone you know and love can Come Home for the Holidays!Starting NOW through November 15th, you can register to bring someone you know and love "Home for...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2023

“Craft Beer Thursday” with Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
“Craft Beer Thursday” with Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall happens each week with WJBC Afternoon Host Blake. Owners Ryan and Steve Fiala give us an update on things happening at the...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2023

Toys For Tots 2023 Reindeer Open
CANCELED!Unfortunately, due to low sign ups, the 2023 Reindeer Golf Outing has been cancelled. Please visit Toys for Tots of McLean County here for the official announcement. Join us for the 2023 Rein...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2023

Toys For Tots 2023 Reindeer Open
Join us for the 2023 Reindeer Open to benefit Toys for Tots of McLean County!Monday, August 28th at El Paso Golf ClubSign-In 10am, Shotgun Start 11am$500 per team, or $125 per player. (Includes green ...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2023