Today on WJBC

Today on WJBC

Karen Zangerle headshot Karen Zangerle from Providing Access to Help, or PATH, a 24/7 crisis, information and referral hot line, joins WJBC's Todd Wineburner at 1:40 p.m. (WJBC file photo)

Today on WJBC: Update from PATH director

BLOOMINGTON -- An update from the director of a local crisis center highlights WJBC's on-air schedule Thursday.

Karen Zangerle from Providing Access to Help, or PATH, a 24/7 crisis, information and referral hot line, joins WJBC's Todd Wineburner at 1:40 p.m. She'll talk about suicide rates.

State Rep. Dan Brady on the Illinois House floor State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, joins WJBC’s Beth Whisman at 7:10 a.m. (Photo courtesy of Illinois House Republicans)

Today on WJBC: Previewing Quinn’s speech

BLOOMINGTON – WJBC’s on-air schedule starts Wednesday with a preview of Gov. Pat Quinn’s much-anticipated budget speech.

State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, joins WJBC’s Beth Whisman at 7:10 a.m.

Dining room furniture WJBC's on-air schedule Tuesday includes an update from Recycling Furniture for Families, an organization that helps McLean County families. (Photo used under Creative Commons from Flickr user Jeremy Jenum)

Today on WJBC: Recycling Furniture for Families

BLOOMINGTON -- WJBC's on-air schedule Tuesday includes an update from Recycling Furniture for Families, an organization that helps McLean County families.

Greg Meyer, the interim director of Recycling Furniture for Families, joins WJBC's Patti Penn at 10:40 a.m. for the latest on his organization's charitable efforts.

Major League Baseball pitcher Dick Hayhurst throws Former Major League Baseball pitcher Dick Hayhurst has released his latest book "Out of My League: A Rookie’s Survival in the Bigs." (Photo used under Creative Commons from Wikimedia Commons)

Today on WJBC: Former MLB pitcher’s new book

BLOOMINGTON -- WJBC's on-air schedule Monday includes an interview with former Major League Baseball pitcher Dick Hayhurst about his new book.

Hayhurst, who pitched for the Padres, Blue Jays, and Rays, is author of "Out of My League: A Rookie's Survival in the Bigs." He joins WJBC's Jim Fitzpatrick and R.C. McBride at 3:10 p.m.

St. Jude hospital in Memphis The second annual WJBC St. Jude Radiothon continues Friday with more stories from local families – and more chances for you to donate. (WJBC file photo)

Today on WJBC: St. Jude Radiothon Day 2

BLOOMINGTON – The second annual WJBC St. Jude Radiothon continues Friday with more stories from local families – and more chances for you to donate.

Day 2 of the Radiothon begins at 6 a.m. Among the many interviews scheduled throughout the day, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis will talk to WJBC’s Patti Penn at 9:10 a.m. Patti visited the hospital last year.

Kids hold a St. Jude check at 2011 Radiothon WJBC kicks off its two-day Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon on Thursday – and your donations are needed! (WJBC file photo)

Today on WJBC: St. Jude Radiothon begins

BLOOMINGTON – WJBC kicks off its two-day Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon on Thursday – and your donations are needed!

Throughout both days, WJBC’s show hosts will talk with families whose lives have been impacted by St. Jude. St. Jude is ranked the No. 1 national pediatric cancer care hospital in the U.S., and St. Jude is one of the country’s leading research organizations.

Paul Harmon at airport announcement event Paul Harmon, chairman of the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority board, speaks to reporters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, about the new Frontier Airlines service. (Photo by Ryan Denham/WJBC)

Today on WJBC: Update from CIRA

BLOOMINGTON -- WJBC's on-air schedule Wednesday includes an update from Central Illinois Regional Airport.

The airport's staff chat with WJBC's Scott and Colleen at 8:10 a.m.

Humane Society of Central Illinois toured by state officials Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka tours the Humane Society of Central Illinois. (WJBC file photo)

Today on WJBC: Vaccine clinic preview

BLOOMINGTON -- WJBC's on-air schedule Tuesday includes a preview of an upcoming animal vaccine clinic next weekend.

DeEtte Gorrie with the Humane Society of Central Illinois joins WJBC's Patti Penn at 11:10 a.m. for the preview.

Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford at a press conference Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford, a Chenoa Republican, joins WJBC's Jim Fitzpatrick and R.C. McBride at 2:10 p.m. and sticks around through the hour. (WJBC file photo)

Today on WJBC: Rutherford in studio

BLOOMINGTON -- Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford swings by WJBC's studios for a full hour Monday.

Rutherford, a Chenoa Republican, joins WJBC's Jim Fitzpatrick and R.C. McBride at 2:10 p.m. and sticks around through the hour.

Bloomington-Normal YMCA The Bloomington-Normal YMCA. (WJBC file photo)

Today on WJBC: Update with the YMCA

BLOOMINGTON -- WJBC's on-air schedule ends the workweek with updates from several local groups, including the Bloomington-Normal YMCA.

Alicia Whitworth, director of marketing and membership with the Bloomington-Normal YMCA, joins WJBC's Scott and Colleen at 8:30 a.m.