Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois State University seeks feedback in online survey
Illinois State University is asking the public to help guide its future. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University wants the public to help shape its future for the next g...
Feb 14, 2017
Regional school superintendent latest to join race for governor
Madison County regional superintendent of schools Bob Daiber declared his candidacy for Illinois Governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bob Daiber)By Illinois Radio NetworkEDWARDSVLLE – Th...
Feb 14, 2017
Unorthodox gift makes Valentine’s Day special
Larry and Susan Mizell are celebrating a special Valentine's Day together this year. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – Little did Susan Mizell know she was giving ...
Feb 14, 2017
Cold and flu season heats up
Bloomington doctor John Wieland said cold and flu viruses can be tough to battle because they change constantly. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Is it the cold or is it t...
Feb 13, 2017
Pontiac prison on lockdown after stabbing
The Pontiac Correctional Center is on lockdown after a stabbing on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockPONTIAC – A stabbing at the Pontiac Correctional Center has promoted prison officials to ...
Feb 13, 2017
Love fills the air at Westminster Village
Ed and Ginna Lundeen (standing) and Jim and Henrietta Phillips (seated) will celebrate Valentine’s Day at Westminster Village. (WJBC photo/Bryan Bloodworth)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON –...
Feb 13, 2017
Report: Illinoisans experiencing second-worst income growth in the nation
A new study shows Illinoisans’ pocketbooks are not doing much better since the recession. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Raido NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Si...
Feb 13, 2017
Bloomington considering intersection improvements, widening Linden Street
The city is looking to improve the traffic lights at the intersection of Towanda and Vernon. (Photo courtesy flickr/DavidLofink)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen are consideri...
Feb 13, 2017
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
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 StaffDES MOINES - The Illinois State women's basketball team was def...
Feb 11, 2017
