Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Former ISU track star Goy selected for MVC Hall of Fame
Christian Goy is the 12th representative of Illinois State University to be chosen for the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame. (Photo GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff ST. LOUIS – Former Illino...
Aug 10, 2017
Deadline extended for police review board applications
The deadline to apply to serve on the Public Safety and Community Relations Board has been extended to 5 pm Monday. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has extended its dea...
Aug 10, 2017
Unit 5 hopes 2016 bus fiasco is distant memory
Unit 5 and busing contractor First Student say they fixed problems that caused late and overcrowded buses the first several weeks of the last school year. (Photo courtesy flickr/flequi) By Howa...
Aug 10, 2017
Amazon aims to inspire entrepreneurs at ISU
ISU alum Kristin Rae sells her apparel and luggage on Amazon. She’s telling her story on an educational video produced by Amazon to inspire other entrepreneurs. (Photo by WJBC̵...
Aug 09, 2017
Glen Campbell’s death sheds spotlight on Alzheimer’s
Glen Campbell died Tuesday at age 81. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)By Eric StockNORMAL – The death of legendary singer and songwriter Glen Campbell is putting the spotlight on Alzheimer...
Aug 09, 2017
Police in Normal probe convenience store robbery
The Normal Police Department is investigating a Tuesday robbery at a Casey’s General Store. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Police) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Police in Normal are investigatin...
Aug 09, 2017
Prevention efforts help keep fatal fires in Normal a rare event
The fire in the 1500 block of Hunt Drive left one dead as Normal firefighters battled the flames. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Fire Department) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The ...
Aug 09, 2017
Rep. Brady: Schools to open on time despite funding impasse
State Rep. Dan Brady says superintendents have assured him school will start on time even as state funding levels remain in doubt. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Aug 08, 2017
Drive for Life Act allows organ donor consent as young as 16
Gov. Rauner is joined by State Rep. Dan Brady and others in announcing the signing of the Drive for Life Act allowing organ donors to be as young as 16. (Photo Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner) B...
Aug 08, 2017
Cool August temperatures expected to continue
A cold snap in Illinois’ typically sweltering August heat is likely to continue throughout the month. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illin...
Aug 08, 2017
