Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin expects Iran nuclear talks to be extended past deadline
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the U.S should allow for nuclear talks with Iran to go past the June 30 deadline. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON ̵...
Jun 29, 2015
Ecology Action Center launches drive to pay for hazardous waste collection
Ecology Action Center last sponsored a household hazardous waste collection in 2013 in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center)By Eric StockNORMAL – Household hazardous waste collecti...
Jun 29, 2015
State officials warn of dangers regarding lightning
This past week was lightning safety awareness week in Illinois. (Flickr/BruceGuenter)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – It’s lightning safety awareness week.Illinois Emergency Management Agency sp...
Jun 28, 2015
The double agent at Hooters
Naveed Jamali was an ambitious but bored young man working at his family’s business when he had an idea.Somewhat mysterious Russians had been amongst the clientele of his family’s document...
Jun 28, 2015
BPD advising safety, legality ahead of Independence Day
Miller Park will have its annual fireworks display on July 4. (Photo courtesy Flickr/tsuacctnt)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Fourth of July is a week away and the Bloomington Police Depart...
Jun 28, 2015
Local health officials encourage HIV testing
IDPH is encouraging residents “Take the Test, Take Control”. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – National HIV Testing Day was recognized this weekend. The Illinois D...
Jun 28, 2015
Camp that helps children harmed by fires celebrates 25th anniversary
The camp provides burn victims between the ages of eight and 16 with programs and activities to rebuild self-esteem. (Photo Courtesy of IFSA.org/camp-I-am-me) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A camp h...
Jun 28, 2015
Illinois lacks male nurses
Recent survey reveals Illinois has a shortage of registered nurses. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Illinois may soon face a shortage of registered nurses (RN) as the baby b...
Jun 28, 2015
McLean County Relay for Life brings in $271,000
The Normal Community High School gym was part of the venue for the 2015 McLean County Relay for Life. (Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The McLean County Relay for Life at Normal Com...
Jun 27, 2015
Sanguinetti boasts accessibility, availability
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – People who are reporters in the state Capitol may have a hard time proving it, but Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti boasts her...
Jun 27, 2015
