Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
GOP officials: Don’t expect controversy at convention
State Rep. John Cabello said the “never Trump” crowd made an effort to derail the New York billionaire’s GOP nomination but it fell short. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Laute...
Jul 18, 2016
Radio Bloomington blood drive seeks to address shortage
With a shortage of blood you could help save a life or three. (WJBC file photo) By Carie Kuehn BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross has a blood shortage – something that often happe...
Jul 18, 2016
Governor’s order to help minority businesses
Disadvantaged businesses will now have a more level playing field. (WJBC File Photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkGov. Bruce Rauner said a new executive order will give disadvantaged busine...
Jul 17, 2016
ISU Chief invited to White House
ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff has been selected to attend a meeting on President Obama’s Task Force on Twenty-first Century Policing. (WJBC File Photo) By P.J. BaronThis Friday, Mr. Woodr...
Jul 17, 2016
Veteran historian named director of Lincoln library
Alan Lowe will be taking over the directorship of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new director has been chos...
Jul 17, 2016
Follow these tips to survive summer heat
As temperatures rise precautions need to be taken. (Carina/Flickr)SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IMEA) and local emergency management agencies are raising awareness for heat sa...
Jul 16, 2016
NPD 6th in state for 2015 DUI arrests
NPD Chief Rick Bleichner was proud of the work his officers do to remove drunk drivers from the road. (Photo courtesy NPD) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Police officers in Normal conducted the 6th...
Jul 16, 2016
State lawmaker: 2 hurdles before knowing if ACA is affordable
(Facebook/Lakeland) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One Illinois lawmaker thinks there are two big hurdles in Illinois to knowing whether the Affordable Care Act is really affordable. St...
Jul 15, 2016
Koos expresses importance of rail investment to Congress
Normal Mayor Chris Koos told Congress how the creation of Uptown Station has helped drive more success in the area. (B Corbin/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Normal’s mayor testified...
Jul 15, 2016
Illinois creating universal style specialty license plate
(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Don't worry, Chicago Cubs fans. You'll still get to keep your specialty license plate despite the state switching t...
Jul 15, 2016
