Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Medicinal marijuana industry producing far below capacity
The CEO of the state’s largest medical cannabis organization says they’re only helping a quarter of the people that they could. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Cole Lau...
Feb 05, 2017
“Mathletes” use their knowledge in weekend competition
Junior high students demonstrated their proficiency in algebra, geometry and other math skills during Saturday’s MATHCOUNTS competition at Chiddix Junior High School. (WJBC photo/Greg Halbleib) ...
Feb 04, 2017
LaHood: Caterpillar decision tough to swallow
Caterpillar announced this past Tuesday it would be moving its headquarters. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski PEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) called Caterpillar announcing in...
Feb 04, 2017
NCHS students ask LaHood to condemn immigration order
The students gathered outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s Bloomington office Thursday. (Photo courtesy Emma Spade)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of local high school students wants U...
Feb 03, 2017
New SNAP-farmers’ market program on hold during budget impasse
The Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market has been held each Saturday morning between May and October. (Photo by WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new pilot program meant...
Feb 03, 2017
Residents gather to learn to push ‘progressive values’
The group was learning techniques from the national Indivisible movement. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Local Laborers Union 362 hall in Bloomington Thursday night ...
Feb 03, 2017
Illinois proposes lowering age for organ donor registry
State Rep. Deb Conroy is sponsoring legislation which would allow 16- and 17-year olds to join the state’s organ door registry. (Photo by www.ilga.gov) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – A new bi...
Feb 03, 2017
Eureka College launches Uniquely Eureka Advantage
The new program official begins in the next academic year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski EUREKA – Eureka College on Thursday announced a new program called “The Uniquely Eureka Adva...
Feb 02, 2017
Renner: Comments regarding his relationship with police ‘totally absurd’
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (center) was responding to comments made this week by Mayoral candidate Ian Bayne. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayoral candi...
Feb 02, 2017
David Ross headlining 2017 Evening of Stars
This year’s Evening of Stars is April 18. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – “Grandpa Rossy” is set to headline the 2017 Red Cross Evening of Stars. David Ross ...
Feb 02, 2017
