Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

ISBEPC Tim Murphy: State of Illinois is reminding parents they may qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches
The State of Illinois is reminding parents they may qualify for free or price-reduced lunch. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois ...
Syndicated Author Sep 09, 2019

Study: Family child care providers in rural Illinois have less federal food dollars than their urban counterparts
Gordon says the study examined Chicago as well as counties surrounding Champaign-Urbana. (Photo courtesy: Flicker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Family child care providers in rural Illinois have les...
Syndicated Author Sep 09, 2019

ISU Gamma Phi Circus performers won’t be home for Thanksgiving
ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus will perform at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Illinois State University photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – When Clif...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2019

ISU PD: Social media contacts lead to alleged dorm room rape
An alleged rape occurred late Tuesday night in a dorm room at Wilkins Hall. (Illinois State University photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A female student at Illinois State University claim...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2019

IWU names search committee for next president
IWU’s interim president is Georgia Nugent. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has named a 12-member search committee to find the school’s ...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2019

Charges dropped against former Congressman Aaron Shock
Ex-congressman Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Former Central Illinois Congressman Aaron Shock has been cleared of federal criminal charges alleging misuse of campaig...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2019

Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing receives $2.8 million grant
Mennonite College of Nursing has received a grant to support efforts to prepare advanced practice nurses to serve rural and under served settings. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By Blake H...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2019

Lyons: Illinois has put student-athletes in bad spot
Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller.(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University Athlet...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2019

Illinois State University and Heartland Community College hits record enrollment numbers
Illinois State University welcomed the largest freshman class in over three decades. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University freshman enrollment is the largest...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2019

New law helps active-duty and former military personnel who live within commuting distance pay in-state tuition rates
A new law will help active-duty and military personnel who live within commuting distance pay for in-state tuition to attend Illinois universities and community colleges. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2019