Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
State expects Medicaid mental-health care waiver to ease burden on prisons
Efforts by the Rauner administration to expand Medicaid coverage are being applauded by mental health professionals. (Flickr/BradHoc) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The ...
Oct 14, 2016
Study: Bloomington-Normal the most educated community in Illinois
Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan is shown. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new report ranks Bloomington-Normal as the most educated community in the state and one of the ...
Oct 14, 2016
