Category Archives: Top Stories
WJBC’s Laborer of Year revealed ahead of Labor Day weekend
WJBC’s "Laborer of the Year" is a couple, Greg and Mary Zappa. (Scott Miller)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The first weekend in September is celebrated as Labor Day weekend and Bloomington is...
Sep 01, 2022
Planning for seventh annual Bed Blitz underway
Robert Bosquez, lead chairman of the effort spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local organizations are gearing up to help those in need ...
Aug 31, 2022
Ameren Illinois: Scammers are targeting senior citizens in utility scam
If you receive one of these calls, Ameren says to report it to your local police agency. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Scammers are reaching into their bag of tricks to ...
Aug 31, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Ameren/Facebook)
ISU investigating three unrelated sexual assault/sexual abuse cases
ISU Police have arrested one suspect, and the other cases are under investigation by ISU Police and/or Title IX. (Photo courtesy: ISU/File) By 25 NewsNORMAL – Illinois State University says two ...
Aug 30, 2022
BBB: Scammers are posting fake video streams to local high school sports
The Better Business Bureau’s Don O’Brien spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: BBB/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Week two of high school football get’s underw...
Aug 30, 2022
Midwest Food Bank receives a $10K grant to replace the walk-in freezer door
According to a news release, the door presented mechanical and safety concerns. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Midwest Food Bank is receiving a $10,000 gr...
Aug 29, 2022
Gas inches down a few cents in latest gas report
The national average has dropped 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging just $3.81 cents a gallon. (Photo Courtesy of News 25)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illino...
Aug 29, 2022
Man expected to survive after being shot early Monday morning in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON - A man is in a twin-cities hospital after being shot early Monday morning. Arou...
Aug 29, 2022
McLean County Museum of History set to reopen after COVID outbreak and staff shortages
The Museum will reopen on Monday, Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History is set to reopen after a temporary closu...
Aug 24, 2022
Livingston County State Attorney looks back on triple-murder conviction of a Collum man
Livingston County State’s Attorney Randy Yedinak. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasLIVINGSTON COUNTY – On the heels of a triple-murder guilty verdict against a Collum man, Livingst...
Aug 24, 2022
