Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Insurance companies set up mobile sites following northern Illinois storms
State Farm and Country Financial have established mobile centers to process claims in northern Illinois following storms this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 27, 2015
Uncle Bill’s Miracle Field set to open Saturday
Uncle Bill’s Miracle Field is set to open Saturday at noon. (Photo courtesy Facebook/The Miracle League of Central Illinois.) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – The Miracle League of Central Illinois ...
Jun 26, 2015
ISU’s Leonard: States won’t issue marriage licenses right away
The Supreme Court Rules same sex marriage legal. (Flickr/Mad Hausfrau) By Terry James NORMAL – Same sex couples will now be treated the same as opposite sex couple when it comes to marriage. Ill...
Jun 26, 2015
