Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin reflects on McLean County’s past and present
Dick Durbin sits between a statue of Abraham Lincoln and Bloomington mayor Tari Renner during his visit to the county museum. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – To celebr...
Feb 12, 2017
Residents gather to support Planned Parenthood
Residents gathered outside the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to support Planned Parenthood. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Over a thousand Bloomington-...
Feb 11, 2017
Illinois State Women’s basketball downed by hot-shooting Drake
The Illinois State women's basketball team was defeated by first-place Drake Friday evening in MVC action. (WJBC File Photo) By WJBC Staff DES MOINES - The Illinois State women's basketball team was d...
Feb 11, 2017
Lawmakers introduce “Zombie Preparedness” bill
Representative Chris Welch is looking have Illinois residents be prepared if a natural disaster occurs. (Photo Courtesy Facebook/RepChrisWelch) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are...
Feb 11, 2017
U-High hoops player hospitalized after collapsing in practice
The incident occurred Thursday. (Photo courtesy University High School) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A University High School basketball player’s life was saved by a trainer after he collap...
Feb 10, 2017
St. Jude Radiothon raises big money for children’s hospital
The Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon brought in $91,285 for St. Jude, an increase from last year. (Photo by Buck Stevens/B-104) By Eric Stock and Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Families of chil...
Feb 10, 2017
Redbirds come up short against national powerhouses
The Redbirds fall to 0-3 while Michigan and Florida remain unscathed to begin the season. (Photo Coutesy/GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff TAMPA - The Illinois State softball team dropped a pair of games ...
Feb 10, 2017
SIU to raise tuition for 2017-2018 school year
Southern Illinois University will raise tuition for students, despite enrollment falling this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University trustees a...
Feb 10, 2017
Bloomington looking at next steps before rehabbing Linden Street Bridge
Public Works Director Jim Karch explained a piece of the project will include widening the bridge to allow for a Constitution Trail extension. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Th...
Feb 10, 2017
United Way continuing fundraising, campaign numbers ‘way down’
Campaign co-chair Mary Strack (left) launching the United Way campaign early this past fall. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County has recogni...
Feb 10, 2017
