Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IWU Ethics Bowl Team preparing for another trip to National Competition
The IWU Ethics Bowl Team is preparing for the National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl later this month. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – When you hear the words “National Champion...
Feb 07, 2016
Secretary White suggests ex-governors help Rauner with budget solution
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he thinks the last three Republican governors could help mediate a solution to the budget impasse. (WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network...
Feb 06, 2016
Green Top Grocery marching towards fundraising goal
The co-op plans to begin construction in the spring. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – Green Top Grocery still needs to raise about $600,000 before it can begin construction of ...
Feb 06, 2016
Dietz: Compromise will help end higher education funding stalemate
ISU President Larry Dietz sees a ray of hope in Illinois legislature. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Illinois legislature recently passed a bill which would fund higher educat...
Feb 06, 2016
LaHood honors local Catholic school teachers
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke with teachers at Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was in Blo...
Feb 05, 2016
Mumps outbreak declared at Illinois State University
At least three cases of the mumps virus have been confirmed on the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A recent outbreak of the mumps virus on the campus of Illinois State Uni...
Feb 05, 2016
Rep. Davis: Gas tax proposal ‘dead on arrival’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis toured Identity Optical Lab in Normal on Friday.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said President Barack Obama should leave low ...
Feb 05, 2016
Prison commission’s work continues after recommendations
Retired Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Elizabeth Robb serves on the 25-member Illinois Criminal Justice Commission. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some recommendations fr...
Feb 05, 2016
Wear Red Day promotes heart disease awareness
WJBC’s Scott Laughlin and Dr. Yogesh Agarwal with OSF St. Joseph Medical Center pose for National Wear Red Day. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Friday is National We...
Feb 05, 2016
Report: Illinois medical marijuana program plagued by setbacks
Illinois has about 4,4400 patients approved for medical marijuana. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A research firm said Illinois' medical c...
Feb 05, 2016
