Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Amazon aims to inspire entrepreneurs at ISU
ISU alum Kristin Rae sells her apparel and luggage on Amazon. She’s telling her story on an educational video produced by Amazon to inspire other entrepreneurs. (Photo by WJBC’...
Aug 09, 2017
Glen Campbell’s death sheds spotlight on Alzheimer’s
Glen Campbell died Tuesday at age 81. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)By Eric StockNORMAL – The death of legendary singer and songwriter Glen Campbell is putting the spotlight on Alzheimer...
Aug 09, 2017
Drive for Life Act allows organ donor consent as young as 16
Gov. Rauner is joined by State Rep. Dan Brady and others in announcing the signing of the Drive for Life Act allowing organ donors to be as young as 16. (Photo Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner) By ...
Aug 08, 2017
Cool August temperatures expected to continue
A cold snap in Illinois’ typically sweltering August heat is likely to continue throughout the month. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinoi...
Aug 08, 2017
US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visits Chenoa
U.S. Agriculture SecretarySonny Perdue (center) talked with local ag officials during a visit to Evergreen FS in Chenoa on Monday. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsCHENOA – E...
Aug 08, 2017
Illinois Route 10 in DeWitt County reopens following crash
DeWitt County Sheriff’s Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Clinton on Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department)By Eric StockCLINTON – A porti...
Aug 08, 2017
St. Jude telethon, runs tops $10 million
Bloomington-Normal St. Jude runners raised $250,000 this year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – The 40th annual St. Jude telethon Saturday raised $10.1 million for St. Jude Chi...
Aug 07, 2017
Rec center idea to face further public, city council scrutiny
Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy (left) said fixing roads, sewers, and sidewalks are likely a higher priority compared to building a new recreation center. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Aug 07, 2017
Japanese Beetles damaging crops in central Illinois
Farmers in Central and Western Illinois are being advised to scour their land for Japanese beetles after recent reports of the green and copper-colored insects causing damage to soy and corn crops. (P...
Aug 06, 2017
Tips on viewing solar eclipse
Looking directly at the eclipse can damage eyes. (Photo courtesy Ewald Brunmuller/Freeimages.com)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Although the best place to see the solar eclipse later this month is in ...
Aug 06, 2017
