Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Kinzinger: Congress should not act as “Commander in Chief” in regards to fight against ISIS
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, has problems with the President's request to use military force against ISIS. (WJBC file photo) By Metro News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – Some Republic...
Feb 16, 2015
Renner’s future discussed at candidate forum
At least two candidates for Bloomington city council are calling for Renner's resignation. (WJBC/Terry James) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner's recent commen...
Feb 16, 2015
Gov. Rauner announces Uber launch in central Illinois visit
Uber is now offering ride-sharing services in Bloomington-Normal and several other Illinois communities. (Photo by SpaceAgeSage/flickr)By Metro News ServiceCHAMPAIGN – Gov. Bruce Rauner visited ...
Feb 16, 2015
Examining the Vietnam War 50 years later
photo credit: Larry Burrows, LIFE archives. Courtesy Flickr Creative Commons. February of 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s decision to begin the massive escalation o...
Feb 15, 2015
Keep the heat on or face frozen pipes
Furnace maintenance is important this time of year. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By RFD Radio Network Furnace repair people say most of the emergency calls they get on very cold winter days are for pro...
Feb 15, 2015
Cigarette smuggling on the rise in Illinois
The Tax Foundation says cigarette smuggling has gone up 1.1 percent in Illinois to a total of 20.9 percent of the state's cigarette market. (WJBC file photo) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Networ...
Feb 15, 2015
Sports Illustrated debuts photos shot in Pontiac
Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell says Pontiac’s reputation as a Route 66 destination made Sports Illustrated want to shoot in Pontiac. (Todd Wineburner/WJEZ) By Todd Wineburner PONTIAC- Images of Ponti...
Feb 15, 2015
Turnovers Hurt Redbirds Hoops
By ISU Sports Information TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Octavia Crump was a consistent offensive threat for the Illinois State women’s basketball team, as it fell to Indiana State, 74-65, Frid...
Feb 14, 2015
Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon raises $86,346
Radio Bloomington's St. Jude Radiothon took place Thursday and Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The two-day long Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon resulted in $...
Feb 13, 2015
Renner apologizes to blogger
Mayor Tari Renner called conservative blogger Diane Benjamin Friday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – After publicly criticizing her earlier this week, Bloomington�...
Feb 13, 2015
