Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Tuition, fee hikes approved at Heartland Community College
Heartland Community College District 540 serves a corridor along interstate 55 that includes Pontiac, Bloomington-Normal, and Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNO...
Feb 17, 2021
UI expert: Bees need more buzz
May Berenbaum, chair of the University of Illinois Department of Entomology. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We need more pollinators, according to the chair of the Uni...
Feb 15, 2021
Heartland Community College students face possible tuition, fee hike
Heartland’s leaders say even with the increase, the school will remain the district’s most affordable higher education option. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL ...
Feb 15, 2021
Early morning train derailment
There were no injuries and no hazardous materials were being carried. (PHOTO:Scott Miller, WJBC) BY WJBC News Staff******** UPDATE: Ameren and Nicor crews are on the scene with railroad crews eva...
Feb 13, 2021
Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon raises $91,426
Since St. Jude was found in 1962, the survival rate for childhood cancer has risen from 20 percent to almost 90 percent today. (Photo courtesy: St. Jude)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annua...
Feb 12, 2021
It’s a Presidential birthday
Lincoln, born 212 years ago Friday, had no idea an unconventional president in the 21st Century would be impeached twice and accused of fomenting a deadly insurrection upon our own government. (Dave D...
Feb 12, 2021
Extreme cold this weekend dangerous for people and pets
Meanwhile, a lot of dogs are spending more time inside due to the winter. Dr. Val says you can switch out toys and practice obedience training to help keep them entertained. (WJBC file photo) By ...
Feb 12, 2021
Government aid approved for McLean County’s homeless
Meantime, the county board voted 17-1 to increase boat rental costs at Comlara Park. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board on Thurs...
Feb 12, 2021
Trying to polish the image of Illinois’ infamous invasive fish
Kevin Irons says there's evidence a name change – which could be announced this summer for Asian Carp – can work. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It's not that Kevin...
Feb 12, 2021
Rep. Davis calling on Congress to spend leftover money before passing Pres. Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis is calling on Congress to spend money left over fro...
Feb 11, 2021
