Category Archives: Top Stories
Normal man facing multiple weapon charges from weekend shooting
Terry Powell, 21, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 21-year-old Normal man is facing multiple weapon charges after a shooting over the weekend.Around 1...
Oct 03, 2022
Rough night for Pioneers as Class 4A #1 Sacred Heart Griffin dominates 49-7
The Pioneers fall back to .500 on the season at 3-3, and has a daunting schedule remaining through the last three weeks of the regular season.(You Name It Sports)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – It wa...
Sep 30, 2022
Ft. Myers resident: “These buildings are leveled”
Julie Martin, a Ft. Myers resident spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Julie Martin/Twitter) By Blake HaasFLORIDA – Florida residents are beginning to see the storm damage from ...
Sep 30, 2022
McLean County is facing a significant housing crunch in a booming local economy
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to a booming local ...
Sep 28, 2022
UPDATE: Pedestrian dead following traffic crash in Bloomington on Saturday
BPD and the McLean County Coroner’s Office are still investigating the crash’s circumstances. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalUPDATE – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified ...
Sep 28, 2022
Congressman LaHood introducing legislation to address mental health care services
Congressman LaHood. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood is introducing legislation to address mental and behavioral health care servi...
Sep 27, 2022
McLean County Chamber highlighting labor market in the twin-cities
McLean County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Charlie Moore spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County is adding jobs left and...
Sep 27, 2022
District 87 receives unanimous backing to join the ‘Be Smart, Gun Safety,’ initiative
District 87 Superintendent Dr. David Mouser (Photo courtesy District 87)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is joining a nationwide campaign to make parents more aware of gun safety inside th...
Sep 26, 2022
Illinois gas prices rise for the first time in 14 weeks
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 25.5 cents lower than a month ago and 66 cents higher than a year ago. (WJBC File Photo)BLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have risen...
Sep 26, 2022
Normal Community back in win column with Week 5 win over Bloomington Purple Raiders
Normal Community picked up a crucial Week 5 win over Bloomington High 35-7.(Blake Haas)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – As rain fell from above and lightning lit up the sky, tough playing conditions a...
Sep 23, 2022
