Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Most university employees don’t work in a classroom
Students are heading back to class at Illinois’ public universities this month. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It’s no surprise to the people who wo...
Sep 02, 2017
Midwest Food Bank and Salvation Army partner for Harvey relief
Midwest Food Bank and the Salvation Army are working together to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Following the devastation left in the wake o...
Sep 02, 2017
Bloomington Union Leader is Honored as WJBC’s Laborer of the Year
Renee Nestler is being honored as WJBC’s 2017 Laborer of the Year. By Sean CopelandWJBC’s 2017 Laborer of the Year says devotion to the union movement is in her blood.Renee Nest...
Sep 01, 2017
Police catch suspect caught on video in Circle K hold-up
Police arrested Tony Harold for the robbery early Thursday of the Circle K convenience store on S. Main St. (Bloomington Police photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – It didn’t take long...
Aug 31, 2017
State unable to convince judge to allow hearsay testimony in Zimmerman murder case
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski holds firm on earlier rulings prohibiting prosecutors from presenting certain hearsay testimony at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial. (pool photo) By Howard Packowitz BL...
Aug 31, 2017
Former Kankakee Resident trapped in airport during Hurricane Harvey
This picture was taken by Emily Provance, the day after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas. The view is of highways just outside Houston. BY SEAN COPELAND As of August 30th, 2017 29 U.S. Residents have...
Aug 31, 2017
Pritzker receives Bloomington labor endorsement
J.B. Pritzker is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. (Photo Facebook/JB Pritzker for Governor) By Sam Wood BLOOMINGTON – Democratic gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker secured a key ...
Aug 31, 2017
Sick feeling recalled when community lost Redbird 7
Redbird Remembrance is on permanent display outside Redbird Arena in memory of the seven men who died in the April 6, 2015 plane crash. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
Aug 31, 2017
Illinois State University tops $21 million in fundraising
ISU has surpassed $21 million in fundraising each of the last three years. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois State University raised more than $21.4 million in private supp...
Aug 31, 2017
Weather officials unsure if Harvey will reach Central Illinois
The National Weather Service predicts Harvey could bring rain to Southern and Central Illinois by this weekend. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By RFD Radio LINCOLN – While tropical st...
Aug 30, 2017
