Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU professor sees renewed interest in Sinclair Lewis book in era of Trump
An ISU English professor says sales for ‘It Can’t Happen Here’ have skyrocketed the past few weeks. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – A book published over 80 years ago...
Feb 06, 2017
State Sen. Brady: State worker pay halt would be ‘dramatic’
State Sen. Bill Brady said it would be a dramatic situation if state worker’s pay was halted. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A possible court ruling this month that ...
Feb 06, 2017
“Mathletes” use their knowledge in weekend competition
Junior high students demonstrated their proficiency in algebra, geometry and other math skills during Saturday’s MATHCOUNTS competition at Chiddix Junior High School. (WJBC photo/Greg Halbleib)B...
Feb 04, 2017
LaHood: Caterpillar decision tough to swallow
Caterpillar announced this past Tuesday it would be moving its headquarters. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiPEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) called Caterpillar announcing in t...
Feb 04, 2017
NCHS students ask LaHood to condemn immigration order
The students gathered outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s Bloomington office Thursday. (Photo courtesy Emma Spade)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of local high school students wants U...
Feb 03, 2017
Illinois proposes lowering age for organ donor registry
State Rep. Deb Conroy is sponsoring legislation which would allow 16- and 17-year olds to join the state’s organ door registry. (Photo by www.ilga.gov)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – A new bill...
Feb 03, 2017
Eureka College launches Uniquely Eureka Advantage
The new program official begins in the next academic year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiEUREKA – Eureka College on Thursday announced a new program called “The Uniquely Eureka Advant...
Feb 02, 2017
Renner: Comments regarding his relationship with police ‘totally absurd’
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (center) was responding to comments made this week by Mayoral candidate Ian Bayne. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayoral candida...
Feb 02, 2017
David Ross headlining 2017 Evening of Stars
This year’s Evening of Stars is April 18. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – “Grandpa Rossy” is set to headline the 2017 Red Cross Evening of Stars.David Ross ear...
Feb 02, 2017
Advocacy group delivers letter to LaHood regarding Trump
Indivisible IL-18 met at Congressman Darin LaHood’s office to give a LaHood’s staff a letter addressing their concerns with President Trump. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBL...
Feb 02, 2017
