Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Eureka College president to retire, interim replacement named
Jamel Santa Cruze Bell (middle) was named Eureka’s interim president. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski EUREKA – Eureka College’s president since 2005 has announced his retir...
Nov 17, 2015
Durbin concerned about how to screen Syrian refugees
U.S. Dick Durbin says efforts to stop the spread of ISIS are far more complex than simply trying to prevent Syrian refugees from coming into the U.S. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stoc...
Nov 17, 2015
Davis serving on committee to reform chairmanships
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has been asked to serve on a special committee by newly-appointed House Speaker Paul Ryan. (WJBC file photo) By Farm Week Now WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylor...
Nov 16, 2015
Heartland Faculty Association files intent to strike notice
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Faculty at Heartland Community College are a step closer to going on strike. The Heartland Faculty Association said in a statement that its members voted...
Nov 16, 2015
Rauner suspends the acceptance of Syrian refugees in Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaking at the Illinois State Fair in August. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Republican Party) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – There's a temporary hold on Illinois a...
Nov 16, 2015
Former sheriff’s deputy agrees to a plea deal in official misconduct case
Shaun O’Grady. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County sheriff’s deputy Shaun O’Grady has pleaded guilty on the day his jury trial ...
Nov 16, 2015
University of Illinois study: Diet drinkers are more obese
A study done at the University of Illinois says people who drink diet soda have more weight problems than those who don’t. (Photo by John Ashley/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network CHAMP...
Nov 16, 2015
Local foundation working toward acceptance for autistic children
Jon Miskulin had Asperger’s and was a talented musician and public speaker before his death in 2013. (Photo courtesy jonsheroes.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Acceptance and respect for aut...
Nov 16, 2015
Normal could use eminent domain to obtain property on Raab Road
The town is hoping to begin construction on the Raab Road in Spring 2016. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on authorizing the town to en...
Nov 16, 2015
‘No drama’ Saints drive their way to state volleyball title
The Central Catholic volleyball team captured the Class 2A title on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s a movie Central Catholic fans have seen before.Centr...
Nov 15, 2015
