Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU naming bench in memory of Benjamin Allison
Benjamin Allison (right) died in January 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison’s Legacy)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State’s Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously appro...
Jan 13, 2017
Illinois State sends off long serving board members
Betty Kinser (middle left), Jay D. Bergman (middle), and Anne Davis (middle right) all served as trustees for the final time Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Illinois...
Jan 13, 2017
ISU football star and Olympic gymnast find similar interests as couple
Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman confirmed recently they’ve been dating for about three months. (Photo Facebook/Colton Underwood)By Greg HalbleibWASHINGTON, Ill. – Remember the video that ...
Jan 13, 2017
Former GOP chief optimistic new session will produce budget
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady does not expect a new state spending plan this month, but possibly during this legislative session. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – Former I...
Jan 12, 2017
Rauner: Dem leaders acknowledging need to grow economy is significant breakthrough
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’s glad Democrats are talking about the need for economic growth. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bru...
Jan 12, 2017
District 87 examines school calendar draft, receives award nomination
Dr. Herschel Hannah presents the first draft of the 2017-2018 school year calendar. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – District 87 examined the first draft of the 2017-20...
Jan 11, 2017
BPD tout safety as reason for shifting weekend downtown traffic
The 500 block of North Main will have parking spots designated for taxis on the east side of the block between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. (WJBC file photo)By...
Jan 11, 2017
Twin Cities residents call for comprehensive health care for all
The vigils are held on the second Tuesday of each month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of Bloomington-Normal residents gathered on the front lawn of the Bloomingt...
Jan 10, 2017
State Rep. Brady encouraged entering next legislative session
State Rep. Dan Brady. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ 99th General Assembly is in the books.Tuesday marked the last day for the 99th assembly, with the 100th set...
Jan 10, 2017
Bloomington Police Department examines 2016 DUI numbers
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner asserts that DUI arrests are 100 percent avoidable if people drink smart. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Departmen...
Jan 10, 2017
