Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Epiphany Farms named Illinois Maker
Illinois Department of Tourism Director Cory Jobe made the announcement on Monday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Epiphany Farms in Bloomington is now an offic...
Jul 18, 2016
Police arrest two after bomb threat made to Illinois State
Bryan Perschall admitted there were no bombs on the ISU campus when he was arrested. (Photo courtesy Illinois State) By Nick McClintock NORMAL- Police have arrested two people after they made a bomb t...
Jul 18, 2016
Chairman McIntyre highlights best, worst for McLean County in 2016
McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre addressed the county’s Republican Party leaders at a breakfast in Bloomington on Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – M...
Jul 18, 2016
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
