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War reporting and motherhood: photojournalist Lynsey Addario
Photo: photojournalist Lynsey Addario at work. Photo credit: Michael GoldfarbLynsey Addario is a working mother. Her workplace, however, is at times the most dangerous places in the world.An acclaimed...
May 10, 2015
Rauner agrees with Supreme Court pension ruling
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he agrees with the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the state's 2013 pension restructuring law. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio ...
May 09, 2015
Pearce pitches Chiefs to win at Burlington
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBURLINGTON, Iowa – The Peoria Chiefs scored in the top of the first and held on for a 3-2 win over the Burlington Bees Friday night to even the three-game series. T...
May 09, 2015
Obituaries: Holtz, Kaisner
Patrick HoltzPatrick R. Holtz, 38, of Chicago, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at his home on May 5.His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday at St. Mary's Church, Bloomington with Rev. Gregg Pet...
May 08, 2015
Obituaries: Tipler, Aranowski
Devon TiplerDevon L. “Red” Tipler, 34, of Normal, passed away at 3:26 p.m. on April 29 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.His funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Fri...
May 05, 2015
Obituaries: Smith
William SmithWilliam E. “Bill” Smith, 65, of Bloomington, passed away at 5:34 p.m. May 1 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife of 44 years and his children.Bill was born June 27, ...
May 04, 2015
Report: ISU lands Bethune-Cookman transfer
Dan Muller’s Redbirds have reportedly landed transfer forward Quintin Brewer. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State men’s basketball has reportedly land...
May 04, 2015
The English professor’s ‘Fight Club’
Photo credit: Marital Arts Nomad, Flickr Community Commons.Jonathan Gottschall was prepping for his task of teaching his students English Literature and glanced out the window. Across the street from ...
May 03, 2015
Illinois State women sign three players
Illinois State women’s basketball coach Barb Smith is rebuilding the roster after a 2-28 season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)Illinois State women’s basketball coach Barb Smith is rebuil...
Apr 29, 2015
Hy-Vee recalls pasta salad due to bacteria threat
By WJBC StaffWEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee has issued a recall for Hy-Vee Summer Fresh Pasta Salad that is sold in its stores' kitchen department cold cases and salad bars.The pasta was recalle...
Apr 29, 2015
