Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
District 87 board president Dirks resigning
Dirks has served on the board since 2001, but is resigning on Dec. 29. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 school board member and current president John Dirks is resigning fr...
Dec 13, 2015
Flu cases may soon be on the rise
Getting a flu shot not only protects you, but protects those around you. (Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The number of flu cases in Illinois remains low, but that may be chang...
Dec 13, 2015
Peterson pleased with passage of funding bill
The funding bill passed by Illinois lawmakers was a bit of good news during the ongoing budget impasse. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – It’s not a full budget, but it’s p...
Dec 13, 2015
Convenience stores welcome return of lottery payouts
The Illinois Lottery can resume paying cash prizes following a state budget agreement Gov. Rauner signed into law on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Lottery)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Dec 12, 2015
Program helping Oakland Elementary students, staff keep promises
Students presented their Because I Said I Would cards to board members Wednesday night. (WJBC/Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A YouTube initiative that encourages participants to keep their ...
Dec 12, 2015
Bustos bill to reduce government waste to be signed into law
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos says not all government waste will be eliminated right away, but it can be done. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network EAST MOLINE – One ...
Dec 11, 2015
Jontry applauds passing of Every Child Succeeds Act
Regional Schools Superintendent Mark Jontry welcomes the Every Child Succeeds Act. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Many local school districts are celebrating Friday after the...
Dec 11, 2015
IWU president: Students remain the focus during tough budget times
Eric Jensen was named Illinois Wesleyan’s 19th president in September. (Photo courtesy IWU) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Eric Jensen has been on the job for one month as Illinois Wesleyan U...
Dec 11, 2015
Missing Bloomington man found dead
Ryan Kindig’s body was found late Thursday Afternoon (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have found the body of 21-year-old Rya...
Dec 10, 2015
Twin Cities students discuss discrimination during Not in Our School workshop
Most high schools in Bloomington-Normal have a Not in Our School program. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal’s division of Not in Our Town held a Not in Ou...
Dec 10, 2015
