Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Jane Lynch to receive honorary doctoral degree at ISU’s Founders Day
Jane Lynch earned a bachelor's degree in theatre from Illinois State University in 1982. (Photo courtesy wwwilstu.edu)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch will receive a...
Jan 10, 2017
Bloomington to close two downtown streets for taxis, shuttles on weekend nights
The 500 block of North Main Street will be closed expect for taxis between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloom...
Jan 10, 2017
Illinois’ neighboring states set to approve Right to Work laws
Illinois may soon be surrounded by right-to-work states. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – All of Illinois’ neighbors are expected to become Right to Work states by t...
Jan 09, 2017
Home Sweet Home Ministries celebrates 100 years
Home Sweet Home Ministries CEO Mary Ann Pullin cuts the ribbon at the Celebration of Hope Press Conference. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – 2017 marks the 100 year ann...
Jan 09, 2017
Humphreys named Heartland continuing education dean
Amy Humphreys has been in charge of marking and public relations at Heartland. (Heartland Community College photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Heartland Community College’s new dean of c...
Jan 09, 2017
Durbin visits with president in final days of Obama administration
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) and President Barack Obama recently met as the Obama administration draws to a close. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Di...
Jan 09, 2017
Rauner says he’s hopeful rumored deal will change broken system
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he has been briefed on a budget deal, but said it's premature to disclose the details. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFI...
Jan 09, 2017
LaHood: More competition necessary in health care
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said it will take time to replace Obamacare. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON – An emboldened Republican-led Congress has taken its first steps in tryi...
Jan 07, 2017
Lt. Gov Sanguinetti visits Bloomington, supports American Dream
Lt. Gov Sanguinetti believes people need to keep the American Dream alive for future generations. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguine...
Jan 07, 2017
Accused kidnapper now charged with murder
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The man accused of kidnapping two men in Normal and taking them to Peoria is now facing multiple murder charges.Danny Smith...
Jan 06, 2017
