Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Illinois Senate endorses school funding plan, sends bill to Rauner
State Sen. Dale Righter said that the private school scholarship program would incentivize people to donate, giving parents of kids in failing schools a chance to send them elsewhere. (Photo courtesy ...
Aug 30, 2017
Cardinals play long ball to provide relief for flood victims
(WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals and two of its most prominent players are taking part in relief efforts to help flood victims in Texas. The Cardi...
Aug 29, 2017
Illinois ready to help Texas with storm damage
Every state has an agreement to help each other in case of emergency when asked. (Photo courtesy multimedia.illinois.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is ready w...
Aug 29, 2017
Rutherford cleared in political firings lawsuit
A lawsuit against former Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford was struck down Monday in Cook County court. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford of Che...
Aug 29, 2017
Central Illinois Red Cross volunteers help with Hurricane Harvey relief
The Red Cross has shelters open to help residents devastated by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that continues to affect the area. (Photo courtesy Facebook/American Red Cross Serving Central Illinoi...
Aug 28, 2017
