Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois officials seek to fight myths about organ donation
Misconceptions about age and medical condition are being dispelled by Illinois officials who want to encourage more people to get on the organ donor list. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jesse White) ...
Nov 09, 2018
$4.6 million grant awarded to three higher institutions
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz discusses a $4.6 million grant from The National Science Foundation. (Photo Courtesy Illinois Wesleyan IWU.edu) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Th...
Nov 08, 2018
Tuesday’s election shows Illinois’ regional political flip
After Tuesday, a large part of the Chicago suburbs will soon be represented by Democrats and pretty much all of southern Illinois will be repped by Republicans. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radi...
Nov 08, 2018
Fourth candidate joins race for Normal Town Council
Normal Library Board member Joel Studebaker announced his running for the Normal Town Council Wednesday via Facebook. (Photo Courtesy Joel Studebaker For Normal Council Facebook Page) By Neil Doy...
Nov 08, 2018
Weather slows harvest completion
Corn harvest is ahead of average while the soybean harvest is at a normal pace.(United Soybean Board/Flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Farmers are finishing up just in time for the first shot o...
Nov 06, 2018
Ex-local prosecutor leads federal case after Bloomington drug raids
Former McLean County First Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Ghrist is leading the federal government’s case against two local men accused of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine in...
Nov 06, 2018
Lawmakers could pick new legislative watchdog before end of veto session
Lawmakers changed the process by law to require a search committee to interview candidates and make recommendations. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD – ...
Nov 05, 2018
Illinois DNR: EHD kills more than 400 deer
DNR Wildlife Disease Program Manager Doug Dufford says so far this year, more than 400 deer have fallen to the disease. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation P...
Nov 05, 2018
Illinois Republicans make final push with rally in Bloomington
Illinois Republicans rally at Image Air in Bloomington Monday for the midterm elections. (Photo by Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Republicans are ramping up the effort...
Nov 05, 2018
GOP rival demands Comptroller Mendoza get out of the race after leaked video
Just days before the election, a leaked video has surfaced indicating Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza plans to run next spring for Chicago mayor. (File photo from Facebook/Susana Mendoza) &...
Nov 02, 2018
