Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IWU grad to speak at alma mater’s commencement
Illinois Wesleyan University’s commencement is Sunday, May 6. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The co-founder of two life science companies will...
Apr 25, 2018
Renner ‘likely’ to sign liquor sale restriction despite economic development concerns
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says the new ban the city council approved against selling alcohol near daycare centers could discourage economic development. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Er...
Apr 25, 2018
Rep. Brady: McCann a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in governor’s race
State Rep. Dan Brady says Sen. Sam McCann can be a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in his bid to run for governor in November. (Photo courtesy Facebook/DanBrady) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON R...
Apr 25, 2018
Legendary football star looks to make his mark off the field too
Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the featured star at Tuesday night’s annual Evening of Stars benefit for the American Red Cross Serving Central Illinois.(Photo by Howard Pac...
Apr 25, 2018
Drug company donating tablets for synthetic pot treatment
The Illinois Department of Public Health warns that synthetic marijuana is far from a safe alternative to the natural drug. (Photo National Institute of Health)By RFD Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 24, 2018
Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti visits Youth Build to learn more on vocational training
Students from Youth Build of McLean County give Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti a tour of the campus. (photo by Crystal Donaldson)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti visited You...
Apr 24, 2018
Madigan re-elected head of Illinois Democratic Party
Michael Madigan has been Illinois’ longest-serving House Speaker in history. (Photo courtesy WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – House Spea...
Apr 24, 2018
Aldermen narrowly OK liquor sales restrictions near daycare centers, offer olive branch to dock owners
Bloomington businesses won’t receive liquor licenses if they’re located within 100 feet of daycare centers and preschools after 5-4 city council vote Monday night. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)...
Apr 24, 2018
Semi rollover closes eastbound Market St. on Bloomington’s west side
Bloomington police expected eastbound Market St. to remain closed at Wylie Drive well into Monday evening. (Photo Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib and Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A sem...
Apr 23, 2018
Packers QB Rodgers: ‘Long history’ with Red Cross
Aaron Rodgers won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 2011. (Photo courtesy CAA Sports) By Greg Halbleib One of the National Football League’s best-known active players says he has a long...
Apr 23, 2018
