Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Jesse White urges Normal West High School students to register as organ donors
Jesse White visits students at Normal West High School. (Photo by Crystal Donaldson/WJBC) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – A new law allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register as organ and ti...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2018

IDOT cautions drivers during National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Illinois Department of Transportation says 29 people were killed in work zones last year. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Projects are beginning on area roadways, and the Illin...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2018

New Bloomington H.S. turf ready for use
The new artificial turf at Bloomington High School’s Fred Carlton Field gets its first game action Saturday night. (Photo Eric Stock/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Expect fewer postp...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2018

YMCA kicks off Strong Kids Campaign
The Strong Kids Campaign has a goal of $210,000, which the YMCA hopes to reach by the end of June. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA offici...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2018

EDC to host tour of Rivian plant in Michigan
Rivian Automotive CEO RJ Scaringe,(middle) seen here with Gov. Bruce Rauner, will host a local contingent at Rivian’s plant in Michigan next week. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Lo...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2018

Rotarians continue beautifying Bloomington’s west entrance
Rotarians Melissa Newbill, Roger Schmidgall, and Joe Grabill, planted a burr oak tree on W. Market St. last November. (Photo courtesy of Joe Grabill) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – The secon...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2018

Political analyst says not surprised Ryan stepping down
Dr. Carl Palmer is an associate professor of politics and government at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A political analyst at Ill...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2018

Dispute between youths leads to shooting in Farmer City
Farmer City Police Chief Terry Scott stressed there is no threat to public safety since the suspect has been arrested. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Greg Halbleib FARMER CITY – A te...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2018

Illinois Senate votes in favor of ERA
The Illinois Senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate has voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. ...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2018

Cornille named Heartland president
Pending board approval, Dr. Keith Cornille will become the fourth president of Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Heartland Commu...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2018



