Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Seven perish in private plane crash near Bloomington
Authorities near the scene of a plane crash east of Bloomington block roads leading to the crash site. (Terry James/WJBC) By WJBC staff BLOOMINGTON – Seven people returning from the NCAA Basketb...
Syndicated Author Apr 21, 2015

Fans say goodbye to coach Ward
Lyons predicted Ward was on track for a head coaching job. (WJBC photo/Terry James) By Terry James NORMAL – Pictures and videos of Illinois State associate men’s basketball coach Torrey Wa...
Syndicated Author Apr 21, 2015

Schock tours Bloomington’s Destihl Brewery
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (right) was impressed with what he saw at Destihl Brewery. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) said Bloomington'...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2015

New provost named at Illinois State University
Interim provost Krejci now has the full title following an appointment by the ISU president. (Photo courtesy ISU news release) By Terry James and ISU News release NORMAL – Janet Krejci has been ...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2015

Bloomington looking to increase bulk waste fee
Bloomington alderman will vote Monday on charging $50 for every load of bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will decide Monday ...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2015

Redbirds knock off No. 8 Shockers in MVC Tournament
Senior guard Daishon Knight put his team on his back in the second half of Saturday’s semifinal game against top-seeded Wichita State, scoring 16 of his game-high 25 points in the second half to...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2015

Illinois AG office, BBB issue warning about scams
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says once you have been scammed, that money is likely gone. (Photo courtesy Facebook/LisaMadigan) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO ...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2015

Tax preparer still faces questions about Obamacare enrollment fines
Americans who didn't have health insurance are subject of fines of up to $95 per person and $285 for families. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Those who didn't f...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2015

PARCC test defended by State Board of Education
ISBE defends new test as one that will better examine skills of students. (Flickr/ccarlstead) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Although it's being criticized by some students and teachers, Illi...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2015

Normal offers Saturday self-service electronic recycling
Residents of Normal can drop off unwanted or old electronics to the Normal Public Works office at 1301 Warriner St. Saturday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Self-service electr...
Syndicated Author Mar 06, 2015



