Wjbc This Week

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington's mayor reacts to a report over pension spiking in the city, plus reaction from an official with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. A zoo expert reacts to a petition claiming flamingos coming to Miller Park Zoo are being mutilated. A nationally-renowned child advocate whose coming to a conference in Normal reacts to the pornography case involving ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle. Keeper of the Cup Phil Pritchard brings the Cup to Danvers after another Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory. Plus WJBC's Throwback Thursday interview with Dutch Burmaster. #MillerParkZoo #JaredFogle #Blackhawks #StanleyCup

A look back at the week in news with WJBC's Terry James. #RodneyDavis #recycle

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington's Parks and Recreation director discusses ways the city is looking to save money in its park facilities and offerings. Illinois' comptroller comes to town to explain what it will take for social services agencies to get paid. A write-in candidate for Congress explains why thinks it's time for an independent voice in Washington. Former Central Catholic and Illinois State standout Chris Highland competes for a job in the NFL as does another former Redbird, Cameron Meredith, who is working out with the Chicago Bears. Plus WJBC's Throwback Thursday guest former sportscaster Tommy Hodgsen. #ChrisHighland #CameronMeredith #IllinoisStateUniversity #Chicago Bears

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, local leaders discuss their effort to try to recoup the job losses caused by Mitsubishi Motors' plans to stop production at the plant in Normal later this year. An automotive expert discusses the factors that led to the plant's downtown and what the plant's future might hold. The head of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts discusses a proposal to privatize the venue. A local author and nurse discusses a groundbreaking medical exchange with Russia that she chronicles in a new book. Plus WJBC's Throwback Thursday interview with Janae Henson. #Mitsubishi #BCPA

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington-Normal prepares to lose one of its biggest employers and looks for ways to save the Mitsubishi plant that will soon stop production. Gov. Bruce Rauner addresses the budget stalemate between he and the Democratic-led legislature. Illinois State University President Larry Dietz discusses the impact the state budget uncertainty is having on the Normal campus. A Bloomington man chronicles the U.S. space program through pictures. Plus, we'll. take you back to our Throwback Thursday interview with Maria Henneberry. #Mitsubishi #BruceRauner #LarryDietz #IllinoisStateUniversity

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, we'll introduce you to Matthew Donovan, a Bloomington man who went from panhandler to honors student at Heartland Community College. We'll talk to former presidential candidate Gary Hart about his new book and his thoughts on today's politics. We'll visit with one of the developers of the first iPhone and tell you about an effort to save the American Passion Play in Bloomington. Plus, we'll take you back to our Throwback Thursday interview with Stacy Marshall-Kern. #MatthewDonovan #GaryHart #iPhone

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, we'll hear from the two candidates who won the primaries in the 18th Congressional District special election Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon. We'll talk to someone behind the effort to bring Green Top Grocery to Bloomington. We'll catch up with former Illinois State All-American Doug Collins, who paid a visit to Bloomington this week. Our WJBC Throwback Thursday interview is with former Redbird basketball coach Bob Bender. Plus, we'll get a preview of the Community Players' performance of Seussical the Musical which gets underway this weekend. #DarinLaHood #RobMellon #DougCollins #IllinoisStateUniversity

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, all-time hits leader Pete Rose talks baseball with us ahead of his scheduled visit to the Corn Crib this week. We'll get analysis on the U.S. Supreme Court's new rulings from a constitutional law professor at Illinois State University. The head of the Responsible Budget Coalition discusses the impact of not having a state budget. A fireworks professional takes us inside his craft this 4th of July weekend. Plus, WJBC's Throwback Thursday interview with Jayme Monacelli. #PeteRose

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, we'll talk to a local couple that's celebrating this week's Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage. An author and history professor explains the difficulty in trying to interpret the Founding Fathers. We'll visit with a McLean County History Maker who made national headlines by taking a stand for civil rights nearly 50 years ago. A Super Bowl winner offers a message to student athletes in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, WJBC's Throwback Thursday Interview with Al Swanson. #McLeanCounty #History Maker #CivilRights

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, a Bloomington alderman explains what the city wants to see in a downtown development plan. CBS News reporter Peter King looks into the FBI probe involving the St. Louis Cardinals. A local home brewer is nationally recognized and is in a competition to have one of his beers brewed by Sam Adams. McLean County's top prosecutor explains a new way police are putting drunk drivers behind bars. And this week's WJBC Throwback Thursday interview with --State Farm agent Maggie Pratt. #PeterKing #StLouisCardinals #SamAdams

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, a Bloomington man explains why he opposes a settlement in his class action lawsuit against the NCAA. We'll introduce you to the Illinois High School Association's new executive director while the group's outgoing director seeks to refute a media report about his compensation. A Redbird has a chance to make the majors. We'll talk to Paul DeJung who was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals this week. WJBC's Throwback Thursday interview with News 25's Lee Hall. #NCAA #PaulDeJung #IllinoisStateUniversity #StLouisCardinals

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Gov. Bruce Rauner goes on WJBC to outline his issues with the budget Illinois lawmakers approved and when there might be a resolution. An official with the Department on Aging outlines how the lack of a budget by July 1 could impact seniors. A local business is approved for the use of drones to survey farmland. We look back to the infamous Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival which is being reprised at the Normal Theater this weekend. We'll hear from someone who was there in Heyworth 40 years ago. Plus, our WJBC Throwback Thursday interview with Jim Browne. #BruceRauner #KickapooCreek #NormalTheater

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Republican consultant Pat Brady reacts to the indictment against former U.S. House Speaker Denny Hastert. Two journalists share the story of women held captive for a decade in Cleveland. A survey shows Illinois should prepare for a shortage of nurses. The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts releases its annual concert schedule. And our weekly Throwback Thursday interview with former WJBC news and program director Steve Vogel. #PatBrady #DennyHastert

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, a local doctor looks to provide more direct care by making house calls, Illinois' tourism chief offers tips on where to travel for the Memorial Day holiday. A veteran television anchor looks back on 40 plus years in front of the camera. Plus, a WJBC throwback, two WJBC sales reps become sold on each other. #MemorialDay

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington's mayor outlines his vision for downtown redevelopment and how he wants to make it happen. A new agriculture project gets off the ground in Normal this weekend. We'll explain what this food forest will do. A local doctor responds to a study which says some vitamins can increase your cancer risk. A local soccer league looks for new places to play once its fields go away. Plus, a Hall of Fame broadcaster remembers where it all started, here in Bloomington. #Agriculture

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington weighs its options as a developer wants to tear down four downtown buildings for redevelopment. A sign at a Bloomington business sparked controversy this week. We'll hear from the creator and a Palestinian who explains why they believe it's offensive. We'll talk to a Bloomington man who was on the Kent State campus at the time of the massacre there 45 years ago this week. Plus, former Redbird James O'Shaughnessy, shares his dreams of playing in the NFL, now that he's been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. #KentState #IllinoisStateUniversity #KansasCityChiefs

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington floats the idea of closing Highland Park Golf Course, citing a drop in popularity for the game. We'll get reaction from Bloomington Golf Superintendent Jason Wingate. An Abraham Lincoln historian reflects on the 150th anniversary of his funeral. We'll talk to a political reporter who covered Dan Walker's rise to power and fall from it, days following the former governor's death. Plus, we'll hear from a woman who fell in love with a man whom she helped get out of prison for a murder he didn't commit. #HighlandParkGolfCourse #AbrahamLincoln #DanWalker

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, we take a trip down Route 66 as we preview the new visitors center that's opening in downtown Bloomington. We'll get reaction to the controversial PARCC tests being used by community colleges. We'll hear from the Illinois State Board of Education and Heartland Community College. U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger proposes a bill to help military EMTs find civilian work. Plus, Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller looks ahead to next season following the department of all-conference center Reggie Lynch. #Route66 #AdamKinzinger #DanMuller

WJBC's Eric Stock takes a look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, as WJBC marks 90 years, we visit with the man whose voice was on these airwaves for 35 years, Don 'Morning' Munson. McLean County's Clerk discusses preparations for the special elections to fill Aaron Schock's former congressional seat and efforts to recoup the cost. A Bloomington 911 manager will discuss the challenges of being an emergency dispatcher. Plus, country star Kelli Pickler comes to Bloomington. #DonMunson #AaronSchock #KelliPickler

WJBC looks back at the memorial service following Tuesday's plane crash. #ScottBittner #TerryStralow #TorreyWard #AaronLeetch #ThomasHileman #AndyButler #WoodrowJones #IllinoisStateUniversity