Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Two men arrested after trying to send marijuana through the mail
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Two men from Normal have been arrested for trying to send nearly 500 grams of cannabis through the mail.Jake Capko, 20, and Nathan Bell, 23, were arrested ...
Sep 12, 2015
Lincoln College marks 150th anniversary by making its grand soiree public
The Lincoln Heritage Museum reopened at 1115 Nicholson Road in Lincoln last year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockLINCOLN – Lincoln College is honoring its namesake and its 150th annivers...
Sep 12, 2015
Rauner, IEMA officials honor first responders at 9/11 ceremony
(Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner recognizes Illinois’ first responders on the anniversary of the September ...
Sep 11, 2015
Bloomington City Council retreat to focus on goals and self-improvement
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will hold a retreat Saturday at the Den at Fox Creek golf course. City Manager David Hales said the first part of the d...
Sep 11, 2015
Survey: Illinois one of worst lawsuit climate states
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A survey ranks Illinois among the worst states for its lawsuit climate, a claim which the state’s trial lawyers call R...
Sep 11, 2015
Bloomington City Council to discuss sales tax increase Monday
Bloomington City Manager David Hales will make recommendations for the revenue generated from a potential sales tax increase during Monday’s city council meeting. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa...
Sep 11, 2015
ISU rescheduling State of the University address
ISU President Larry Dietz was scheduled to deliver his State of the University address on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University is rescheduling the presi...
Sep 11, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan set to name 19th president
Dick Wilson announced his retirement as Illinois Wesleyan University’s 18th president last year. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has scheduled a ne...
Sep 11, 2015
Tri-Valley school set to reopen after mold problem
Tri-Valley students have been unable to take classes at the elementary school because of mold. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Molly Barr)By Eric StockDOWNS – Tri-Valley school officials say grade scho...
Sep 11, 2015
Rauner rejects expanded use of medical marijuana
Gov. Bruce Rauner has rejected a plan to expand the list of diseases that can be treated with medical marijuana. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Alex DegmanSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner&#...
Sep 11, 2015
