Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Epiphany Farms named Illinois Maker
Illinois Department of Tourism Director Cory Jobe made the announcement on Monday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Epiphany Farms in Bloomington is now an officia...
Jul 18, 2016
Radio Bloomington blood drive seeks to address shortage
With a shortage of blood you could help save a life or three. (WJBC file photo)By Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross has a blood shortage – something that often happens ...
Jul 18, 2016
Governor’s order to help minority businesses
Disadvantaged businesses will now have a more level playing field. (WJBC File Photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkGov. Bruce Rauner said a new executive order will give disadvantaged busine...
Jul 17, 2016
ISU Chief invited to White House
ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff has been selected to attend a meeting on President Obama’s Task Force on Twenty-first Century Policing. (WJBC File Photo) By P.J. BaronThis Friday, Mr. Woodr...
Jul 17, 2016
Veteran historian named director of Lincoln library
Alan Lowe will be taking over the directorship of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new director has been chos...
Jul 17, 2016
Follow these tips to survive summer heat
As temperatures rise precautions need to be taken. (Carina/Flickr)SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IMEA) and local emergency management agencies are raising awareness for heat sa...
Jul 16, 2016
NPD 6th in state for 2015 DUI arrests
NPD Chief Rick Bleichner was proud of the work his officers do to remove drunk drivers from the road. (Photo courtesy NPD)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Police officers in Normal conducted the 6th m...
Jul 16, 2016
Independent Map Coalition buying $1M in TV ad time
Illinois’ legislative maps were last redrawn in 2010. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Expect to see TV ads promoting the citizen initiative to remo...
Jul 14, 2016
Miller Park Zoo home to three new snow leopard cubs
The cubs were born on May 12. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo is now home to three new female snow leopard cubs.Bloomington Parks and Recreati...
Jul 14, 2016
Unit 5 superintendent welcomes ISBE decision to drop PARCC
The SAT will now be the only state wide test taken by high school juniors in Unit 5. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel welcomes the fact the Illinois ...
Jul 13, 2016
