Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington library director announces her retirement
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Library director Georgia Bouda is retiring.Her last day is scheduled for Dec. 4. Bouda became direc...
Nov 17, 2015
State Sen. Harris to run for U.S. Senate
State Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) announces his candidacy for U.S. Senate. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkHARVEY – The Democratic primary...
Nov 17, 2015
Local foundation working toward acceptance for autistic children
Jon Miskulin had Asperger’s and was a talented musician and public speaker before his death in 2013. (Photo courtesy jonsheroes.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Acceptance and respect for aut...
Nov 16, 2015
Normal could use eminent domain to obtain property on Raab Road
The town is hoping to begin construction on the Raab Road in Spring 2016. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on authorizing the town to en...
Nov 16, 2015
‘No drama’ Saints drive their way to state volleyball title
The Central Catholic volleyball team captured the Class 2A title on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s a movie Central Catholic fans have seen before.Centr...
Nov 15, 2015
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
