Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Miller Park Zoo reindeer gems return
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoological Society is again selling reindeer droppings.The droppings are sanitized, painted, and turned into gems the societ...
Dec 06, 2016
McIntyre reappointed as County Board chairman
The McLean County Board unanimously voted to retain John McIntyre as chairman. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board voted to retain John McIntyre as chairman ...
Dec 05, 2016
Illinois awaits federal guidance on future of Medicaid
State Sen. Bill Brady said he expects the state will get more flexibility in managing its Medicaid program under the Trump administration, something state officials have requested. (WJBC file photo)By...
Dec 05, 2016
Chris Stapleton to perform at US Cellular Coliseum
Chris Stapleton won the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year last month. (Photo courtesy ChrisStapleton.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Country music’s top male vocalist is coming to Bloomington.C...
Dec 05, 2016
Kinzinger to send holiday cards to veterans
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger wants to hand deliver a ‘thank you’ to military veterans during the holiday season. (WJBC File Photo) By Eric Stock OTTAWA – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is coll...
Dec 04, 2016
Seniors get help with complicated medication regimens
Seniors may get help from the state when it comes to managing medications. (Rdrigo Senna/Flickr) By CMS SPRINGFIELD – Seniors who need help managing medications may be able to look to the state ...
Dec 04, 2016
Local ministry seeks donations to help those in Kenyan slums
Bloomington-based GOYA Ministries has worked to alleviate conditions in Nairobi slums since 2006. (Photo Facebook/GOYA Ministries) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The need for food, shelter, heal...
Dec 04, 2016
Midwest farmers deal with agricultural downturn
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Senior Business Economist David Oppedahl is not sure when the ag downturn will reverse. (Courtesy Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO ...
Dec 03, 2016
Dennis Hastert seeks pension despite felony conviction
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert is attempting to regain his pension after he admitted to molesting minors as a teacher. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Dec 03, 2016
Bloomington’s water department lands fluoride compliance award
The award was for compliance between 2007 and 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Water Department has received an award from the Illinois De...
Dec 03, 2016
