Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Caterpillar CEO to retire
Caterpillar saw record sales in 2012, but has seen a global downtown in construction in recent years. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Eric Stock PEORIA – Caterpillar CEO and executive c...
Oct 17, 2016
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in crash with school bus in Bloomington
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is in serious condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A motorcyclist is in serious condition following ...
Oct 17, 2016
Executive Mansion restoration adhering to public-sector wage, bid rules
The Illinois Executive Mansion was built in 1855. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Executive Mansion) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A statehouse Republican is applaudi...
Oct 17, 2016
One Uptown Circle phase two construction underway
Construction on the multi-use building is underway and should take 12 to 13 months.(WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – After years of waiting, a development is finally being placed in ...
Oct 17, 2016
Somalia survival story comes to Bloomington-Normal
The documentary ‘Men in the Arena’ will play at Illinois Wesleyan on Monday and Illinois State on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Men In the Arena) By Eric Stock ST. LOUIS – Two so...
Oct 17, 2016
Master Gardeners training requires commitment
Master Gardeners say their status requires commitment but is rewarding to serve as a resource to the community. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The University o...
Oct 15, 2016
Fitness event through Coliseum welcomes toga-clad participants
Toga-wearing fitness buffs are invited to take part in an obstacle challenge at U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Saturday, November, 5. (WJBC file photo) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Togas are of...
Oct 15, 2016
Web campaign aims to shame Illinois lawmakers for budget impasse
LOLIllinois.com is funded by the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new $1-million web campai...
Oct 15, 2016
Durbin hopeful GOP can find footing after election
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) spoke on the Illinois Wesleyan campus this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Despite the fact he’s a Democrat, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbi...
Oct 15, 2016
UPDATED: VenuWorks fires Coliseum executive director
Curtis Webb was appointed executive director of the U.S. Coliseum shortly after VenuWorks took over operations in April. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Executive...
Oct 14, 2016
