Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU Supreme Court scholar calls threat to block Obama appointment ‘unprecedented’
The Supreme Court could be left with eight justices for awhile. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Any appointment made by President Obama to replace Antonin Scalia on ...
Feb 23, 2016
Bloomington city manager proposes balanced budget
Bloomington City Manager Davis Hales will propose a budget for next year that includes an additional $1 million for Connect Transit and BN Advantage. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – ...
Feb 22, 2016
ISU online nursing program ranked one of best in nation
It’s the second year ISU’s nursing program has achieved the ranking. (Photo courtesy Flickr/orbis)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s online nursing program ...
Feb 21, 2016
Salvation Army looking for donations, golfers
The Salvation Army is currently in need of diapers, shampoo and other hygiene products. (Photo Courtesy of Flikr/HowardLa)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Red Kettle Campaign isn’t the only t...
Feb 21, 2016
RBC disappointed in direction of state
The Responsible Budget Coalition wasn’t impressed with Rauner’s recent budget address. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois is currently in its eighth month without a ...
Feb 20, 2016
ISU president voices frustration with state budget impasse
ISU President Larry Dietz. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – There wasn’t much talk of higher education during the governor’s budget address this past week, but there was s...
Feb 19, 2016
OSF St. Joseph weight loss program earns national recognition
(WJBC File Photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph’s Health Management Resources program has been named one of the best diets of 2016 by the U.S. News and World Report.It’s t...
Feb 19, 2016
Gov. Rauner vetoes Democrat-supported bill to fund MAP grants
Gov. Bruce Rauner. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a Democrat-backed bill to fund MAP grants and community colleges.Rauner said in a statement Friday tha...
Feb 19, 2016
Bill would make P.E. optional
State Senator Jason Barickman says his bill gives schools more local control. (WJBC file photo)By RFDSchools for years have been complaining about the state passing rules and regulations for them with...
Feb 19, 2016
ISU adds new major, approves bond refinancing to save $3.5 million
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University will offer a new academic program next year.The ISU board of trustees unanimously approved adding European Studies to the univers...
Feb 19, 2016
