Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner Op-Ed: In a year, steps in the right direction
Gov. Bruce Rauner has written an Op-Ed to mark his first year in office. (WJBC file photo) The following is an Op-Ed written by Gov. Bruce Rauner to mark his first year in office that was published by...
Jan 11, 2016
SIU School of Medicine gets money to fight illness in pregnant women
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visited the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield to celebrate a two (b) billion dollar increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health. (Photo...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington city council to discuss outsourcing golf operations
The city of Bloomington will discuss outsourcing operations at the city’s three golf courses, including Highland Park Golf Course, during a work session Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Go...
Jan 11, 2016
ISBE unveils health incentive funds for schools
Illinois State Schools superintendent Tony Smith has unveiled a new proposal intended to improve students’ health. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Schoo...
Jan 11, 2016
Deer hunting numbers rise from this time last year
Illinois hunters are killing more deer this season. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois deer hunters continue to thin the herd. The late-winter antlerless ...
Jan 10, 2016
Suicidal subjects give warning signs
Many on the path to suicide show warning signs. (Courtesy PATH)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The suicide of a friend of family member might not always be a surprise.Mark Benson of Real Change Clin...
Jan 10, 2016
MetroNet still needs to place infrastructure
MetroNet announced this week it plans to bring gigabit internet service to Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy Flickr/FAN ANT)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – MetroNet has announced plans to brin...
Jan 10, 2016
Bill proposed to exempt manufacturing company profits from state income tax
A proposal would allow manufacturing companies to be exempt from paying state income tax. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Manufacturing companies wouldn̵...
Jan 10, 2016
Titans use balanced attack to top Carthage
Alec Bausch posted 16 points and six rebounds in the Titans’ win over Carthage on Saturday. (Photo by WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Alec Bausch led five Titans in double figures with 16 ...
Jan 09, 2016
Anderson set to succeed Hickman after 25 years at IHSA
Craig Anderson takes over as IHSA Executive Director on January 15. (Photo courtesy IHSA) By Jim Taylor/Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – A leadership change at the Illinois High School Assoc...
Jan 09, 2016
