Category Archives: Local News
Illinois corn and soybean production right around the five year average
Soybeans setting pods reached 80 percent, even with the 5-year average. (WJBC file photo)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 15, 2021...
Aug 17, 2021
The Castle Theatre requiring all guests to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
Per CDC guidelines, The Castle Theatre is also asking all guests to consider wearing a mask unless actively drinking, regardless of your vaccination status. (Facebook/The Castle Theatre)By Neil DoyleB...
Aug 17, 2021
Scaled-back Trail East development plan in Uptown Normal keeps mural at current site
The mural, once the subject of a legal battle in federal court, won't be demolished or moved to another site. It will stay where it's at and incorporated into the new building. (WJBC file photo)By HOI...
Aug 16, 2021
First USDA yield forecast
Nationally, the forecast for bushels per acre is 174.6 for corn and 50 for soybeans. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The first look at the 2021 crop yield forecast is here...
Aug 13, 2021
Road closures during Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Street Festival
Roads will reopen at 11 p.m. (Twitter/Town of Normal)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Uptown Normal is hosting the Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Street Festival on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 4 - 10 p.m., benefitt...
Aug 13, 2021
Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Central Illinois town
The National Weather Service said essentially every road was "impassable" Thursday afternoon as authorities pleaded with the public to avoid unnecessary travel. (Facebook/Illinois Weather)By HOI ABCGI...
Aug 13, 2021
High bond set in local child molestation case
Johnson’s next court date is September 3. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man remains jailed on a high bond after a McLean County Grand Jury ...
Aug 12, 2021
Popular Central Illinois drive-in closed due to record flooding in Gibson City
The Harvest Moon Twin drive-in theater is located at 1175 S. Sangamon Ave., in Gibson City. (Photo courtesy: Harvest Moon Twin drive-in theater/Facebook)By Blake HaasGIBSON CITY – A popular Cent...
Aug 12, 2021
MCHD reports 48 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity increases to 4.8%
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports the rolling 7-day positivity ...
Aug 12, 2021
Sen. Durbin: Normal competing for a new Samsung battery facility
The Samsung battery facility would create thousands of jobs in the area, according to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Facebook/Samsung) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Samsung is considering Normal as...
Aug 12, 2021
