Category Archives: Top Stories
McLean County Farm Bureau donates $15K to Heyworth FFA program
The FFA program is using the funds for shop upgrades. (Photo courtesy: Heyworth FFA/Facebook) By Blake HaasHEYWORTH – The McLean County Farm Bureau is helping a local FFA organization with a lar...
Aug 24, 2022
Carle BroMenn reimplements visitor volunteers to patients on the verge of death
The idea originally came to life in 2019, as hospital staff at a Carle BroMenn saw a need. (Facebook/Carle BroMenn Medical Center)By HOI ABCNORMAL (Heart of Illinois ABC) – A program at Carle Br...
Aug 24, 2022
Clinton woman missing; police asking for help
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Clinton Police. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasCLINTON – The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s h...
Aug 23, 2022
Illinois gas prices stay steady in latest fuel report
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.49 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.89 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices fell just a penny across the st...
Aug 22, 2022
Illinois State Police release details of summer firearm enforcement blitz
In that case, under Illinois law, guns are supposed to be turned over the local law enforcement. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police is announcin...
Aug 18, 2022
Normal’s Citizen of the Year praised for training leaders to make a difference
Normal Mayor Chris Koos introduces the Normal citizen of the year on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 NewsNORMAL – A woman who co-founded the Multicultural Leadership Institute in the ...
Aug 18, 2022
Twin City school zone speed limits are in effect as school is back in session
Under Illinois law, motorists are prohibited from driving faster than 20 mph while passing a school zone on a school day when children are present. (Normal PD/Twitter)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – ...
Aug 18, 2022
ISU men’s and women’s hoops release non-conference schedules for upcoming season
Both of the Redbirds men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin play in early November. (Greg Halbleib)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Both the men’s and women’s basketball...
Aug 18, 2022
Connect Transit receives a $13M grant for electric buses and a training facility
Connect Transit General Manager David Braun spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Connect Transit is on the cusp of five new electric buses thanks...
Aug 16, 2022
Brewer guilty of murder in deaths of wife and son, neighbor
Clifford Brewer put his head in his hands as the verdict was read. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 NewsPONTIAC – A jury took less than three hours to find Clifford Brewer guilty of all six count...
Aug 16, 2022
