Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UIS student wants to change Columbus Day
University of Illinois-Springfield is shown. (Photo courtesy Facebook/UIS)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A week from Monday, some of us will take the day off from work or schoo...
Oct 05, 2015
Former Gov. Quinn criticizes Rauner, state lawmakers
Former Gov. Pat Quinn made rare public comments during an event in Champaign this week. (WJBC file photo)By Michael Kiser/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he...
Oct 05, 2015
Roads can be dangerous during harvest season
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says be careful of farm vehicles on the roadways the next few months. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – It’s harvest time and farm...
Oct 04, 2015
OSF St. Joseph holds pandemic drill
The pandemic drill was held on Sep. 28 and 29. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center tested its ability to handle a pandemic with a two-day pandemic dril...
Oct 03, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan graduate earns MacArthur Fellowship
Juan Salgado, a Chicago native who graduated with a degree in economics from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1991, is one of 24 MacArthur Fellows this year. (Photo courtesy of the John D. and Catherin...
Oct 03, 2015
Local group to study free legal options in McLean County
McLean County offers a legal self-help center at the Law and Justice Center in Bloomington. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – People who need legal help for getting a divorce or...
Oct 03, 2015
Sporting events, performances and open houses highlight ISU Family Weekend
ISU football will host Northern Iowa during Family Weekend 2015. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Parents, siblings and grandparents of ISU students are flocking to the Bloomington-Nor...
Oct 02, 2015
ISU working to prevent, prepare for campus emergencies
ISU officials focus on prevention and preparedness when it comes to emergencies on campus. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Recent college campus shootings also have Illinois State Uni...
Oct 02, 2015
Treasurer warns of closing investment accounts, other problems due to impasse
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs has sent a letter to Gov. Rauner outlining more consequences as the state budget stalemate continues.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Oct 02, 2015
Illinois joins Volkswagen probe
Volkswagen may eventually face billions of dollars in fines for violating the Clean Air Act. (Photo by RN GNZLZ/flickr)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Illinois attorney gener...
Oct 02, 2015
