Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Roads can be dangerous during harvest season
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says be careful of farm vehicles on the roadways the next few months. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – It’s harvest time and fa...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2015

Discussion to focus on end-of-life conversation
Beginning the Conversation will be held at ISU’s Alumni Center. (ISU Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – An upcoming workshop and discussion will tackle the difficulty of talking about healt...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2015

Redbirds hot start propels them to victory over UNI
The Redbirds remain unbeaten at renovated Hancock Stadium. By Austin Duncan NORMAL- The No. 4 Illinois State Redbirds football team remains unbeaten at renovated Hancock Stadium as they took do...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

OSF St. Joseph holds pandemic drill
The pandemic drill was held on Sep. 28 and 29. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center tested its ability to handle a pandemic with a two-day pandemic dril...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

Illinois Wesleyan graduate earns MacArthur Fellowship
Juan Salgado, a Chicago native who graduated with a degree in economics from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1991, is one of 24 MacArthur Fellows this year. (Photo courtesy of the John D. and Catherin...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

Local group to study free legal options in McLean County
McLean County offers a legal self-help center at the Law and Justice Center in Bloomington. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – People who need legal help for getting a divorce or...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

Sporting events, performances and open houses highlight ISU Family Weekend
ISU football will host Northern Iowa during Family Weekend 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Parents, siblings and grandparents of ISU students are flocking to the Bloomington-N...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015

ISU working to prevent, prepare for campus emergencies
ISU officials focus on prevention and preparedness when it comes to emergencies on campus. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Recent college campus shootings also have Illinois State U...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015

Heartland Community College prepared for emergencies
Heartland has a notification system to alert students and staff during emergencies. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Heartland Community College has plans in place to handle emergen...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015

Two brothers plead guilty to armed robbery charges
McLean County Law and Justice Center (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Two brothers from Bloomington have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a shooting in November of l...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015