Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2016

Central Illinois under winter weather advisory at noon
(WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter weather advisory starting at noon on Saturday and going through 6 a.m. Sunday. The ...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2016

You don’t have to starve to be on a diet
Your favorite treats can be a part of a healthy diet. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If your New Year’s Resolution was to eat better and lose weight, you may already be thinking abo...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2016

UPDATED: Bloomington teen found safe
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department reports that a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday has been found safe and ...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2016



