Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Rep. Davis tours Central Illinois coal plants
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) speaks to constituents last week in Springfield. (Photo by Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network) By Will Stevenson SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R...
Syndicated Author Nov 30, 2015

Red Cross: blood donations needed during holidays
Blood donations always drop during the holiday season. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ejk)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season is starting to get into full swing and the American Red Cross...
Syndicated Author Nov 29, 2015

Survey: Most Americans aren’t feeling more charitable during holidays
A Country Financial survey suggests many Americans aren’t necessarily in the giving spirit. (WJBC File Photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As Americans head to the stores this weekend to grab...
Syndicated Author Nov 29, 2015

Local church is hosting a “Blue Christmas” worship service
(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Music, food, and family is not how some members of the think of the holiday season.It’s called the Blue Christmas worship service and Reverend ...
Syndicated Author Nov 28, 2015

Woman killed in interstate crash
By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- State Police, along with McLean County Sheriff’s and the McLean County Coroners Office are investigating a crash last night that killed a 49 year old woman.The ide...
Syndicated Author Nov 28, 2015

Normal Rotary Club coat drive expands to help District 87 students
District 87 students can get a free coat, hats and gloves complements of the Normal Rotary Club. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local coat collection that has helped keep...
Syndicated Author Nov 28, 2015

Know the policies before you shop
The Better Business Bureau has important tips you should know before you shop. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/IRN BLOOMINGTON – Be it Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or even a day that does not have...
Syndicated Author Nov 28, 2015

Intercity Food Fight accepting donations this weekend
(Photo courtesy Cathy Stickelmaier) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The 4th annual Intercity Food Fight is taking donations during this weekend’s Intercity Boy’s Basketball Tourname...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2015

Heartland offering medical marijuana in the workplace class
Heartland Community College is offering a class to help employers work medical marijuana into their company’s drug policy. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Employers...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2015

Local stores push Small Business Saturday
The National Federation of Independent Business is promotingSmall Business Saturday (Photo courtesy Facebook/Small Business Saturday)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Whatever mon...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2015



