Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Wesleyan president Richard Wilson to retire next year
Illinois Wesleyan University President Richard Wilson will retire in July 2015. (Photo courtesy IWU Office of Communications)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University President Ric...
Dec 15, 2014
Normal to discuss capital projects, Bloomington considering sewer contract
Normal is preparing to vote on its 2015-2020 Community Investment Plan. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday will consider approving the fiscal year 2015...
Dec 15, 2014
Illinois State named top school in Military Advanced Education Guide
ISU is featured as a top school in the Military Advanced Education Guide (Illinois State University).By Terry JamesNORMAL – Illinois State University has been named a top school in the 2015 Mili...
Dec 15, 2014
New Military Readiness Center opens at Heartland
New Military Readiness Center moves 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade from Chicago. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNormal – There is a new Military Readiness Center located at Heartland Communi...
Dec 14, 2014
Aasif Mandvi: Senior Muslim Correspondent talks religion and satire
Actor Aasif Mandvi. Photo credit: Adam Cantor.When actor Aasif Mandvi phoned his parents to tell them about he had been hired to be the satire’s “Senior Muslim Correspondent&rdq...
Dec 14, 2014
United Way helps YWCA provide services
The YWCA of McLean County receives help in providing services from your donations to United Way. (YWCA Facebook)By Dan PetrowBloomington – United Way of McLean County is helping raise funds that...
Dec 14, 2014
YWCA McLean County opens new library for children
YWCA's Young Wonders Early Learning Center in Bloomington converted classroom space and previous food pantry space into a library. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An early learn...
Dec 13, 2014
Illinois State prepares for winter commencement ceremonies
By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University is preparing for its winter commencement ceremonies.ISU Spokesman Eric Jome said the university will issue 1,149 baccalaureate degrees, 139 master...
Dec 12, 2014
Country Financial COO announces retirement
Country Financial's chief operating office will be retiring in January. (Photo courtesy Country Financial)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Chief operating officer for Country Financial Barb ...
Dec 11, 2014
Unit 5, District 87 approve tax abatement programs
Local school districts have approved a tax abatement program to include in an enterprise zone application. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 and District 87 have each approved a...
Dec 11, 2014
