Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local counseling service offers advice as millions mourn death of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a freethrow in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on March 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blume...
Jan 27, 2020
The path forward: ISU celebrates MLK legacy with guest speaker, Angela Rye
With the impeachment trial of President Trump still underway, she said it can be easy to become numb, but it is our duty as Americans to pay attention. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart ...
Jan 27, 2020
Illinois Works program aims to help address construction labor shortage
The average Illinois construction worker is now 50 years old. That's creating labor issues in the field for contractors and labor unions alike. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGF...
Jan 27, 2020
Springfield City Council first in Illinois to approve cannabis consumption lounge
Some aldermen said the move was needed because of the area hotels. Alderwoman Doris Turner said it will also be good for adults who can't consume it in a rental property or public housing. (Photo cour...
Jan 24, 2020
Program that matches cancer patients with rides needs drivers
Patients who’d like to use the service just need to call a national number to request a ride. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCLeRoy – The American Cancer Society&#...
Jan 24, 2020
Bloomington woman identified in fatal crash on city’s west side
Police said the crash happened Tuesday around 10:45 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified a woman who died in a fatal crash on W...
Jan 23, 2020
ISU Athletics to host first-ever Pride Night
ISU’s Pride Night is at 7 p.m. Friday. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Illinois State Athletics Department will be recognizing and educating the community ...
Jan 23, 2020
New law excuses Illinois High school students to go vote up to two hours away
The school does have the ability to determine when the student may vote. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – May I be excused? I have to go vote. That's now the law in Illinois sch...
Jan 23, 2020
Cullom man charged in Christmas Day triple homicide pleads not guilty
Clifford Brewer appeared on a video feed from the Livingston County Jail Friday, Dec. 28, 2019, as he made his first appearance after being charged with three counts of murder for the Christmas Day sl...
Jan 23, 2020
Miller Park Zoo seeking applications for Junior Zookeeper program
There is a fee for the Junior Zookeeper program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Aimed at providing hands-on experience, Miller Park Zoo is seeking applications for the Jun...
Jan 23, 2020
