Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Chiefs Fall 5-1 at Clinton Saturday
Helsley tosses four shutout innings in no-decision. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffClinton, IA - The Peoria Chiefs got four shutout innings from Ryan Helsley but couldn't hold a 1-0 lead as they lost t...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2016

Redbird Fan Fair moved inside
By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL- Due to the threat of inclement weather in the Bloomington-Normal area Saturday afternoon, the 12th annual Redbird Fan Fair will be moved inside to Horton Field House.T...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2016

ISU helping students make connections during first weekend
Students began moving into residence halls Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University officials don’t just put a focus on getting students ...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2016

Local sex abuse counselor honored for volunteerism
Nathan Parks (right) was presented the United Way of McLean County’s Phil Covey Memorial Award of Excellence by United Way chairperson elect Marty Behrens and chairperson Ann Frederick at the Un...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2016

United Way McLean County doesn’t set financial goal for 2016 campaign
Co-chairs Mary Strack and Sean Fagan kickoff the United Way McLean County 2016 campaign at the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMING...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2016

“Health for All” fundraiser raises LGBTQ awareness
Friends of the Bloomington-based LGBTQ health advocacy group Central Illinois Pride Health Center gathered at The Bistro Wednesday evening for a fundraiser hosted by YWCA McLean County. (Photo by Sam ...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2016

Rep. Davis named to Trump’s agricultural advisory committee
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis serves on the House Agriculture Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, is part of a broad coalition of current and f...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016

Young nurse remembered for caring spirit
23 year old Ali Stevenson played golf at Illinois Weslyan before starting as a nurse. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A nurse at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center is being remembered fo...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016

Two companies will offer gigabit internet in the twin cities
Ultra high speed internet is now available in Bloomington-Normal. (Photo by lizzardo/flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Dial-up internet is a distant memory and now two companies will be offerin...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016

Central Illinois Red Cross volunteers helping in Louisiana
(Photo courtesy Red Cross)By Nick McKintockBLOOMINGTON – Some local Red Cross volunteers are down in the state of Louisiana to help the effort of getting people the help they need after record s...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016