Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU and Bloomington partner on water monitoring stations
Two new water monitoring stations will track the water flowing into Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Two new water monito...
Feb 13, 2016
CIRA rolls out new baggage security system
Central Illinois Regional Airport has removed the EDS (Explosive Detection System) units as a new Checked Baggage Inspection System has been installed behind the counter. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Sto...
Feb 13, 2016
St. Jude Radiothon exceeds 2015 total
Staff members from Radio Bloomington pose after completing the St. Jude Radiothon. (WJBC file photo) By Austin Duncan BLOOMINGTON, Ill- Radio Bloomington hosted its annual Radiothon to benefit St. Jud...
Feb 12, 2016
USDA awards grant for conservation program
USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie made the grant announcement in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding a $5.3 milli...
Feb 12, 2016
New District 87 board members honored, excited to serve
Henry and Beasley joined the board during their Wednesday night meeting. (WJBC/Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Two new members of the District 87 school board were introduced at Wed...
Feb 12, 2016
Higher education community pleads for budget solution
Illinois State University student trustee Connor Joyce speaks during an event with other students, who are pushing lawmakers to fund higher education and MAP grants. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NO...
Feb 12, 2016
Normal considering parking changes on North Normal Avenue, North School Street
(Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on approving new parking restrictions on two streets. On North Normal Avenue between the 500 and...
Feb 12, 2016
St. Jude mom encourages more people to give to help others
Tammy Ummel of Hudson encourages people to give to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Donors to the Radio Bloomington St. Jude Ra...
Feb 12, 2016
ACLU opposes proposal to ban fight videos on social media
State Rep. Terri Bryant is proposing a bill that would make it illegal to film and post fight videos to social media. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Feb 12, 2016
Conservative group slams Obama’s push for automatic voter registration
Matthew Vadum, senior vice president at Capital Research Center, says he worries that the government may not have the ability to handle automatic voter registration. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Capital R...
Feb 12, 2016
