Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois’ congressional delegation debates how to fund highways
Before leaving Washington last week, Congress passed a two-month extension of the Highway Trust Fund, the latest in a series of short-term fixes. (WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois lawmakers set to return after missing budget deadline
Illinois lawmakers failed to get a budget deal passed and signed before the May 31 deadline.(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the Illinois General ...
Jun 01, 2015
UPDATED: Rescue crews search for missing kayaker on Mackinaw River
Police in Woodford County are searching for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River. (Flickr/davidsonscott15) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River res...
Jun 01, 2015
Normal amending budget to fund EOC move
The Normal Town Council will vote on a budget amendment to help fund moving the town’s EOC. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal is planning to move the location of it...
Jun 01, 2015
CornBelters sweep road trip with win at Florence
Chris Carmain pitched a complete game in Normal’s 4-1 win over Florence on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By WJBC Staff NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters completed a sweep of their si...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois faces registered nurse shortage
Illinois could soon be facing a shortage of registered nurses. (Photo courtesy Resurge International/flickr) By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Illinois may soon face a shortage of Registered Nurses (R...
May 31, 2015
U.S. improving ties with Cuba
Rodney Davis supports re-opening embassies in Cuba. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The United States is continuing talks with Cuba in order for both to re-open embassies in one ano...
May 31, 2015
State Farm to extend STEM pilot program at Bloomington High School
State Farm has announced it has extended its pilot program at Bloomington High School where students get training for IT careers. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new...
May 31, 2015
West Nile season is here
The start of May marks the beginning of West Nile season. (WJBC File Photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The start of warmer weather means that mosquito season is officially here. Starting M...
May 31, 2015
ISU approves modest tuition increase
ISU’s Board of Trustees voted on Saturday in favor of a tution and fees increase. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Incoming students at Illinois State University will pay a...
May 30, 2015
