Category Archives: Local News
IDPH Director Dr. Ezike reflects on three years of serving Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ezike spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Department of Public Health (...
Mar 07, 2022
Illinois State introduces Ryan Pedon as it’s new men’s basketball head coach
Athletic Director Kyle Brennon introducing new Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Following another underwhelming 13-20 season by th...
Mar 07, 2022
First day to file petitions at Illinois State Board of Elections
In an odd custom in Illinois politics, everybody in line at 8 a.m. the first day to file is eligible for a lottery this month to determine who will be atop the ballot. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRI...
Mar 07, 2022
Gas prices up across the country; Illinois gas has risen 46 cents over the week
The national average has risen 46 cents over the week, averaging $4.06 a gallon. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices are on the rise, up 46 cents over the week, avera...
Mar 07, 2022
Apartment in Normal heavily damaged by fire
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – An apartment at the Lincoln Square apartment complex was...
Mar 07, 2022
Local musician takes center stage on ‘American Idol’
Leah Marlene was born in Toronto, moving to Normal with her family when she was three. (Facebook/American Idol)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Most musicians can only dream of having their big break. Now, an...
Mar 07, 2022
Former State Farm executive Willie Brown passes away at 74
Willie Brown died at the age of 74, according to Kibler Brady Ruestman Memorial Home. (Photo courtesy promisecouncil.org)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A beloved public servant to the Twin Cities, and ...
Mar 07, 2022
McLean County law enforcement agencies thank the community for their help after a violent 2018
The violence experienced in 2018 included 12 homicides and two mass shooting incidents. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Law enforcement agencies in McLean County thank the...
Mar 03, 2022
Bishop Louis Tylka becomes the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Peoria
Bishop Louis Tylka was appointed co-bishop for the Diocese of Peoria about 18-months ago to work along side Bishop Danile Jenky until his retirement. (YouTube/Peoria Diocese)By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCP...
Mar 03, 2022
ISU updates face covering requirements
There is no change to the university's COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements at this time. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Face coverings will be recommende...
Mar 03, 2022
