Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois State named top school in Military Advanced Education Guide
ISU is featured as a top school in the Military Advanced Education Guide (Illinois State University).By Terry JamesNORMAL – Illinois State University has been named a top school in the 2015 Mili...
Dec 15, 2014
New Military Readiness Center opens at Heartland
New Military Readiness Center moves 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade from Chicago. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James Normal – There is a new Military Readiness Center located at Heartland Commu...
Dec 14, 2014
Aasif Mandvi: Senior Muslim Correspondent talks religion and satire
Actor Aasif Mandvi. Photo credit: Adam Cantor. When actor Aasif Mandvi phoned his parents to tell them about he had been hired to be the satire’s “Senior Muslim Correspondent&rd...
Dec 14, 2014
United Way helps YWCA provide services
The YWCA of McLean County receives help in providing services from your donations to United Way. (YWCA Facebook) By Dan Petrow Bloomington – United Way of McLean County is helping raise funds th...
Dec 14, 2014
Rauner’s attorneys argue for short term appointment
A new comptroller will need to be appointed to replace Judy Baar Topinka, but for how long? By The Associated Press The incoming Illinois governor's attorneys have met with staffers for Gov. Pat ...
Dec 14, 2014
Home Sweet Home taking requests for Christmas meal devlieres
Home Sweet Home Ministries expects to serve more than 100 meals at its Billy Shelper Center on Christmas. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local...
Dec 14, 2014
Wine is big buisness in Illinois
Wine is bringing many visitors to the state. (Flickr/Lori Branham) By Dan Petrow BLOOMINGTON – Wine makers also known as vintners might not be the first thing that comes to mind when people thin...
Dec 14, 2014
Coprich has career day; lifts Redbirds into FCS Semifinals
Marshaun Coprich ran for four touchdowns in ISU's win vs Eastern Washington. (WJBC File Photo) By ISU Sports Information CHENEY- Marshaun Coprich rushed for a career-high 258 yards and Illi...
Dec 14, 2014
YWCA McLean County opens new library for children
YWCA's Young Wonders Early Learning Center in Bloomington converted classroom space and previous food pantry space into a library. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An early learn...
Dec 13, 2014
Illinois State prepares for winter commencement ceremonies
By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University is preparing for its winter commencement ceremonies.ISU Spokesman Eric Jome said the university will issue 1,149 baccalaureate degrees, 139 master...
Dec 12, 2014
