Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Heartland accepting nominations for distinguished alumni award
Nominations must be submitted by March 27. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local community college is seeking nominations for its distinguished alumni award.The award recognizes n...
Feb 18, 2020
New student housing coming to Normal, some concerned about parking
The property owner wants to demolish three buildings at 105, 107, and 111 W. Locust and replace them with one, large apartment building. (Photo Town of Normal) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The reason...
Feb 18, 2020
US Census raises pay rate for Illinois workers, offering $20 to $30 hourly
Illinois residents are being offered nearly $30 an hour to take one of the thousands of temporary U.S. Census jobs. (Twitter/U.S. Census Bureau) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIE...
Feb 17, 2020
Epidemic in China could hit farmers in Illinois
Joseph Camp of AgriVisor says the crisis created by the deadly coronavirus is affecting the Chinese economy, and that can wind up affecting Illinois farms. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Illinoi...
Feb 17, 2020
Analysis details how Illinois Republicans lost ground in Illinois
Center for Illinois Politics co-founder Susan Garrett says the key is independent suburban women, who have been focused on specific issues that Democrats excel at communicating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 17, 2020
Pritzker says budget proposal will include $225 million in savings
Gov. JB Pritzker joined local lawmakers on Illinois State Universities campus earlier this year to release findings for ISU’s fine arts complex. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Feb 17, 2020
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to animal protection laws
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to animal protection laws. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A national org...
Feb 17, 2020
ISU President Larry Dietz launches new role for diversity and inclusion; tabs Dr. Doris Houston to lead
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz (left) and Dr. Doris Houston (right) spoke with media about the new position. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois St...
Feb 17, 2020
Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon hits record numbers
The St. Jude Radiothon raised more money than last years totals. By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The 12th annual Radio Bloomington-St. Jude Radiothon surpassed its goal to help children with cancer....
Feb 14, 2020
Normal council to consider pay raise for city manager
Pam Reece is only the third city manager in Normal’s history. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC NORMAL – The Normal Town Council is expected to decide Monday night whether to give the ci...
Feb 14, 2020
