Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Nominations accepted for 2016 MLK Jr. Awards
The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is looking for nominations for the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. (Courtesy Bloomington-Normal NAACP)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Normal’s Human Relation...
Nov 15, 2015
Lobbyist says Illinois’ medical marijuana program needs improvement
Illinois dispensaries have sold nearly $211,000 worth of medical marijuana in the first week of sales. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ medical mariju...
Nov 15, 2015
Obama Foundation discusses what’s next for presidential library
Officials are discussing the next steps for the Obama Presidential Center now that Chicago has been picked for the library. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO –...
Nov 15, 2015
Durbin not impressed with Trump’s visit to Illinois
(Photo courtesy John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Donald Trump's Springfield visit didn't impress U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and he believe...
Nov 13, 2015
Salvation Army increases its goal for Red Kettle campaign
The Salvation Army kicks off its annual Red Kettle campaign with Captain Paul James and honorary co-chairs Bill Flick of the Pantagraph and Joe Strupek of State Farm (center). (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe ...
Nov 13, 2015
Illinois State Museum could make comeback
A rally was held earlier this year to try and save the museum from closing during the budget impasse. (Photo courtesy Beth Whisman)By Will StevensonSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum and it...
Nov 12, 2015
Report calls for accountability with tax incentives
O’Grady says there should be more checks and balances for businesses that get tax incentives. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Accountability has been lacking with businesses i...
Nov 12, 2015
Toys for Tots kicks off 2015 toy drive
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Toys for Tots of McLean County wants your help providing Christmas presents for less-fortunate children this year.Local organizer Troy Zeigler s...
Nov 12, 2015
ISU graduation rate reaches highest mark in recent history
ISU’s graduation rate is in the top 10 percent of the nation. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s graduation rate has reached 73.4 percent, the hi...
Nov 12, 2015
Kirk, Duckworth put aside rivalry for Veterans Day
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (left) is looking to unseat U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (right). (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Recent political attacks may have made for an ...
Nov 12, 2015
