Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Heartland Community College adds new member; Chadwick re-elected
Gregg Chadwick of Bloomington was first elected to the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees in 2002. (Photo courtesy HCC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – A newcomer will join the Heartland Commu...
Apr 06, 2017
Payless store in Bloomington to remain open
A Payless ShoeSource in Moline is one of the 13 stores the company plans to close, while the Bloomington location remains open. (Photo Google Street View) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Payless ...
Apr 05, 2017
Ethanol exports rise giving Illinois corn farmers an economic boost
A boost in ethanol exports could help Illinois farmers. (Photo by Michael Cote’/Flickr) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – With U.S. ethanol exports increasing ...
Apr 05, 2017
Fantasy sports proposal to get hearing in Illinois
State Rep. John Cabello has sponsored a measure to legalize fantasy sports in Illinois. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – There’s at least one industry that is beggin...
Apr 05, 2017
Illinois Wesleyan hosts ‘All in for Wesleyan’ day
Illinois Wesleyan University hosted a blacklight dance party for students at Hansen Student Center on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IWU)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s ‘All in fo...
Apr 05, 2017
Former VenuWorks exec to serve as interim BCPA director
Carl St.Clair has 50 years of venue management experience. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – An interim director of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Ar...
Apr 04, 2017
Durbin: ‘No good options’ for Dems to fight Gorsuch
Neil Gorsuch was nominated by President Trump in January to fill a U.S. Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Antonin Scalia. (Photo courtesy Neil Gorsuch/Facebook) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ...
Apr 04, 2017
Voters to call ballots in municipal elections
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is election day in Illinois with various municipal races on the ballot. Both Twin Cities ma...
Apr 04, 2017
Gordmans in Normal to close
Gordmans is closing 48 stores, including the location in Normal. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Bradley Gordon) By RFD Radio NORMAL – Gordmans is emerging from bankruptcy under new ownership. About half...
Apr 04, 2017
District 87 School Board candidates meet for forum
Four of the five candidates came together to answer public questions before election day. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – As the clock strikes midnight for local ele...
Apr 03, 2017
