Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New bill aims to increase space between airline seats
The new bill would increase the space between seats on commercial flights, but many increase ticket prices. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Alex Martinez)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A bill in...
Mar 26, 2017
Poll: Illinoisans divided on Affordable Care Act
A poll shows that Illinois residents are conflicted when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A survey conducted by the Paul Simon Public ...
Mar 26, 2017
Bloomington police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Lambda Street. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arrest related to a stabbi...
Mar 24, 2017
Exhibit showcases McLean County’s ag history
The new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History showcases the importance of agriculture to the area’s heritage. (Photo Patti Penn/WJBC) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The area&#...
Mar 24, 2017
Residents offer mixed feelings on legalizing marijuana
The proposal in Springfield would allow recreational use of marijuana. (Photo courtesy DankDepot/Flickr)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents in Uptown Normal Friday offered mi...
Mar 24, 2017
Almost 90 percent of Illinois counties losing population
Nearly all Illinois metropolitan areas dropped in population according to the most recent census figures. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nearly all...
Mar 24, 2017
Stark differences apparent in pot legalization debate
Both sides in the debate over legalized recreational marijuana are ramping up the debate. (Photo by BrettLevin/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Proponents and oppo...
Mar 24, 2017
Durbin to host town hall at Illinois Wesleyan
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will host a town hall meeting at IWU on Friday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., plans to host a town hall meet...
Mar 23, 2017
Otter at Miller Park Zoo gives birth
Miller Park Zoo will be auctioning off naming rights to two otter pups who were born at the zoo on Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo's pair of N...
Mar 23, 2017
Peace Meal senior meals program getting support as federal funding questions loom
Peace Meal provides meals to citizens over the age of 60 in 14 counties in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Larry Miller)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – There’s worry cuts in the Trump adm...
Mar 22, 2017
