Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington to consider downtown TIF
The Front ‘N’ Center building would be included in the TIF district. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is preparing for the next step in creating a ...
Aug 22, 2016
Heartland seeks more reverse transfer agreements
Millikin University Provost Jeff Aper (left) and Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer sign a new reverse transfer agreement between the schools. (Photo courtesy Hunter Hawk/flickr) By Eric...
Aug 22, 2016
Illinois Corn Checkoff gives big donation to IATIC
The Illinois Corn Checkoff donated a total of $90,000 to Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom. (Flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Following 25 years of continued support, the Illinois Corn C...
Aug 21, 2016
New database provides info on all Illinois judges
Northwestern lecturer Leigh Bienen says she started the site because she couldn’t easily find information on judges involved in wrongful convictions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach...
Aug 21, 2016
Students are encouraged to eat and drink healthy for school
As students return to the classroom, they are encouraged to make healthy eating choices. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – School is back in swing and the kids are fluttering back t...
Aug 21, 2016
Chiefs Fall 5-1 at Clinton Saturday
Helsley tosses four shutout innings in no-decision. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffClinton, IA - The Peoria Chiefs got four shutout innings from Ryan Helsley but couldn't hold a 1-0 lead as they lost t...
Aug 21, 2016
Redbird Fan Fair moved inside
By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL- Due to the threat of inclement weather in the Bloomington-Normal area Saturday afternoon, the 12th annual Redbird Fan Fair will be moved inside to Horton Field House.T...
Aug 20, 2016
ISU helping students make connections during first weekend
Students began moving into residence halls Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University officials don’t just put a focus on getting students ...
Aug 20, 2016
Local sex abuse counselor honored for volunteerism
Nathan Parks (right) was presented the United Way of McLean County’s Phil Covey Memorial Award of Excellence by United Way chairperson elect Marty Behrens and chairperson Ann Frederick at the Un...
Aug 20, 2016
Probable McLean County human West Nile case found
A mosquito pool in the county was found positive for West Nile earlier this summer. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A probable case of the West Nile Virus has been found in Mc...
Aug 19, 2016
