Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Another Illinois company moves to Indiana
50 Illinois companies have moved to Indiana. (WJBC file photo) By IRN CHICAGO – Illinois has lost another company to Indiana. Enjoy Life Foods, a manufacturer of gluten-free and allergy-friendly...
Sep 16, 2016
MADD award renamed in honor of Michael Collins
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is renaming its Community Award in the memory of Michael Collins. (Photo courtesy mcstrong.org) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Mothers Against Drunk Driving has ren...
Sep 16, 2016
O’Brien Mitsubishi grants helping fund Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts at-risk youth programs
Both the at-risk youth programs have lost funding in recent years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts of Central Illinois at-risk youth programs g...
Sep 16, 2016
Barickman promoted into Senate leadership
State Sen. Jason Barickman has been added to the GOP leadership team as a Senate Republican Whip. (Photo Facebook) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jason Barickman has been promoted ...
Sep 16, 2016
Dietz: Illinois State remains strong, despite state budget issues
It was ISU President Larry Dietz’s third State of the University speech. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The message from Illinois State University President Larry Dietz d...
Sep 15, 2016
Federal grant helping CIRA rehab runways
It’s the second time in less than a month the airport has received federal funding. (Photo courtesy CIRA)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A nearly $1.2 million federal grant will help Centr...
Sep 15, 2016
Illinois State University conference to foster ‘tough conversations’
ISU’s Culturally Responsive Campus Community initiativeis hosting a conference at Bone Student Center Oct. 24-25. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Equity and inclusion are two main...
Sep 15, 2016
Brownfield may face new charges
A child in Washington is being questioned in connection with the Brownfield case. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Terry James NORMAL – Another victim may have been found in connection...
Sep 15, 2016
Update: Logan County crash claims life of Normal man
State Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-55 north of Lincoln. (Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr./flickr) By Greg Halbleib LINCOLN – A crash on Interstate 55 north of Lincoln has claimed the li...
Sep 15, 2016
Durbin meets with Garland; slams GOP for refusing hearing
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin called it a sad chapter in Illinois history that Merrick Garland has been unable to get a Supreme Court hearing. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By RFD Radio CHICAGO –...
Sep 15, 2016
