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Afternoons with R.C. and Jim
Always entertaining and sometimes informative, R.C. and Jim catch you up with what you missed while you were working. Your calls and emails make the show happen, and you will hear local newsmakers and regular guests like BloNo the Clown, Jesse Marcel DePlumereax and more, afternoons from 2 until 6 on WJBC and WJBC.com.
Schedule
M-F 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Photo Courtesy goredbirds.com Illinois State falls to Missouri in tournament
3 days ago
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Illinois State offense could get nothing going against No. 9 Missouri and its starting pitcher Chelsea Thomas, as the Redbirds were held to just three hits in a 6-0 loss to the Tigers in their opening game of the NCAA Regional Friday evening in Columbia, Mo.
ISU (35-22) saw its best scoring opportunity come in the top of the first, when junior Jhavon Hamilton led off the game with a walk, stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. However, Thomas recorded back-to-back strikeouts to strand Hamilton 60 feet away.
Roses, for Mother's Day, sit in a flower shop. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) How much should you spend on Mother’s Day? [POLL]
2 weeks ago
Many people could find themselves in hot water on Mother's Day.
Retail expert Trae Bodge notes that more than seven out of ten moms in the Ipsos survey said they want a gift on their special day. She says the moms in the survey identified gift cards and flowers as the presents they would like the most.
Habitat Project Manager Bill Waller (left) works on Habitat home earlier in the contruction season. (Photo courtesy of Habitat McLean County) Ask Bill Waller: Lead pipes and foundation problems
3 weeks ago
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County construction manager Bill Waller joined WJBC's Jim Fitzpatrick to help listeners with their various home improvement projects and problems they might be having.
This week, Bill tackles issues concerning lead water pipes, foundation cracks, window well seals and keeping your gutters clean.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the entire WJBC listening area until 5:00 A.M. (graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service) Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Central Illinois
3 weeks ago
A new weather watch has been issued for the WJBC listening area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 5:00 A.M. for all of central Illinois, including McLean, Livingston, Dewitt, Tazewell, Woodford, Peoria, Dewitt, Piatt, Champaign, Logan, Ford, Marshall and LaSalle Counties. The watch replaced the Tornado Watch that had been in effect until midnight.
President Barack Obama delivers an address to the American people on U.S. policy and the war in Afghanistan during his visit to Bagram Air Base on May 2, 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan. During his visit, Obama met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, and signed a US-Afghanistan strategic partnership agreement. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque-Pool/Getty Images) Obama in Afghanistan, sees `light on the horizon’
3 weeks ago
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - President Barack Obama is declaring that the defeat of the terrorists who attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, is finally "within reach.''
In an address to America from Afghanistan, Obama says the tide of the war and U.S. forces have "devastated'' al-Qaida's leadership. He singled out the U.S. troops that launched the operation one year ago that killed Osama bin Laden.
Tammy Bick of Hamdon, CT, joins members of Occupy Wall Street who have gathered for a May Day labor rally in Bryant Park on May 1, 2012 in New York City. Demonstrators have called for nation-wide May Day strikes to protest economic inequality and political corruption. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images) Occupy protests happening today nationwide [POLL]
3 weeks ago
Occupy protesters are out today in cities across the country.
They're calling this May Day a day without work or school for the "99%" to protest against corporate greed and economic inequality. The action appears to have started early on the West Coast, where dozens took to the streets of San Francisco's Mission District last night.
WJBC’s Music Friday: Jack White Playlist
4 weeks ago
Since Jim is off watching the Black Keys perform is St. Louis, it's just Kim Wells and me on this Friday afternoon. The timing is perfect - now I can celebrate the release of Jack White's first solo album (Blunderbuss was released Tuesday) with a special edition of WJBC's Music Friday without his snarky remarks about me having a man-crush on Mr. White.
Follow along with us this afternoon as we feature music produced, written and/or performed by Jack White. Capping the playlist at 15 is a little like limiting yourself to 15 Beatles songs, but there's only room for so much bumper music in a four-hour talk show. Here's the playlist:
Hostess Twinkies sit on a table. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Can you live without Twinkies? [POLL]
April 17, 2012
The Irving-based maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread says the outcome of a bankruptcy court hearing may determine if the company stays in business.
Hostess Brands will ask a judge Tuesday in New York to throw out its current collective bargaining agreement with its unions. Spokesmen for unions representing Hostess workers say they could walk off the job if that agreement is cancelled by the court.
The entire Mississippi Valley is at risk for severe weather Sunday, including Central Illinois. (Graphic courtesy of Storm Prediction Center) 
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging all Illinoisans to join the state's organ and tissue donor registry. (WJBC File Photo) Jesse White kicks off ‘Donate Life Month’
April 6, 2012
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White joined WJBC's Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss National Donate Life Month.
Organizations across the state are working together to promote organ and tissue awareness. "The bottom line is this, we have about 5.5 million Illinoisans that have signed up to become organ donors. However, there are 5,000 people on the waiting list as we speak.
- Senate Republicans support institute's Medicaid plan
- Weather key to grain markets right now
- 3 Redbirds named All-MVC baseball First Team
- Normal oks Amtrak parking deck charge, with free option
- Dry weather keeps planters moving
- CornBelters manager Parker confident in new team
- McEvoy on Sports: More Illinois State basketball changes
- Quinn dismisses gambling as 'shiny' distraction
- Public weighs in on foreclosure panel's ideas
- Miller Park Zoo's rare goat gives birth to kid
