Category Archives: Local News
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $630 million dollars
No one has been lucky enough to match all Mega Millions numbers since mid-April says Illinois Lottery spokesperson Lorrel Lynch. That's caused the jackpot for Friday night's drawing to swell to $630 m...
Jul 21, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery)
Highway mowing is underway across Illinois
During the summer, IDOT conducts two primary types of mowing. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Highway mowing is underway, and the Illinois Department of Transportation is urging driv...
Jul 21, 2022
Coroner releases more information about dead body found in Pekin
Pekin Police say there does not appear to be foul play. (WJBC/File)By Neil DoylePEKIN – A dead body found in Pekin earlier this week has been identified as a 38-year-old man from northern Illino...
Jul 20, 2022
License plate-reading cameras approved in Normal
Normal Police said earlier that the data obtained from the cameras won't be shared with or sold to third parties. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Normal Town Council has voted to approve...
Jul 20, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
YMCA announces grand opening with EasterSeals in move to new facility
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA announces that it will debut it’s new facility on Monday, August 22. (YMCA/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is packing up their b...
Jul 19, 2022
GasBuddy: Illinois prices inch down over the week
Prices in Illinois are 52.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.67 higher than a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have f...
Jul 19, 2022
Illinois crops are coming along
Corn silking reached 60 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 64 percent. Corn dough reached 6 percent, even with the 5-year average. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.1 da...
Jul 19, 2022
Man from Normal dies in single-vehicle crash
A toxicology report is pending and the incident remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCTOWANDA – An elderly ...
Jul 18, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 testing requirement dropping for most students, staff at ISU
Asymptomatic testing remains available through July 29. Testing options after July 29 will be communicated at a later date, the university said. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By HOI ABCNORMAL &#...
Jul 18, 2022
​State expanding health care coverage for immigrant adults
Individuals can apply online at abe.illinois.gov or by visiting their local community service agency. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The state is expanding health care coverage for a...
Jul 15, 2022
