Category Archives: Local News
Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while the most expensive is $4.52. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois are...
Dec 06, 2021
U of I Extension with some tips for picking out your Christmas tree
One thing people often forget to do is measure the space where they want to put the tree, and it ends up being too big says University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Richard Hentschel. (W...
Dec 03, 2021
Warm fall across Illinois
Chicago, Rockford, East Saint Louis, Moline and Quincy are wrapping up one of the top five warmest falls on record. Rainfall was mixed. (Carina/Flickr)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Fall has been war...
Dec 03, 2021
Governor says statewide mask mandate will stay in place
Gov. Pritzker says mitigations like indoor mask mandates aren't going away anytime soon. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By RFD RadioCHICAGO – The omicron variant hasn't been detected yet in Illin...
Dec 03, 2021
District 87 chief seeks to ban critic from school property for threatening tirade after board meeting
McCurdy's appearance on any District 87 property would lead to his arrest for trespassing, the superintendent said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Clinton m...
Dec 03, 2021
Bloomington City Manager tabbed to serve on national board
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/YouTube) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One of the top leaders in the City of Bloomington has added a national role to his ...
Dec 02, 2021
Local financial advisor says the stock market could be rocky due to new COVID-19 variant
Kevin Kingston with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local financial advisor, the new COVID...
Dec 02, 2021
Uptown Normal’s Santa’s Station canceled
For more information visit UptownNormal.com. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The highly anticipated Santa’s Station event will have to be put on hold for another year. The ho...
Dec 02, 2021
Holiday windows in Uptown Normal
The holiday windows will be on display starting Dec. 3 at 1 Uptown Circle. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The holiday windows in Uptown Normal are coming back for a second year.To...
Dec 02, 2021
2021’s final weekly crop progress report
Winter wheat planted reached 98 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 100 percent. Winter wheat emerged reached 92 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 95 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDAS...
Nov 30, 2021
