Category Archives: Top Stories

Fight breaks out amongst students at Kingsley Junior High
No students were harmed in the event, as many were in first period when the quarrel occurred.(Photo carried from Google Maps)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- A physical altercation between students at Kingsl...
Syndicated Author Mar 10, 2022

Sharin Of The Green Parade this weekend in Uptown Normal
Any donations made to the Children’s Home and Aid on Saturday during the parade will go to families throughout Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Facebook event)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Walking the st...
Syndicated Author Mar 10, 2022

IEA survey shows Illinoisans support education
Kathi Griffin, president of the Illinois Education Association, presents the results of a survey about the priority people here place on schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD &...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2022

Packages of anti-Semitic literature are targeting Illinois Jews
The organization held a news conference at the Illinois Capitol Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Packages of anti-Semitic literature are targeting Illinois Jews....
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2022

March Meltdown Hockey Tourney takes place March 11-13
The Bloomington Ice Center and Grossinger Motors Arena will play host for the tourney, taking place March 11-13.(WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The third annual Central Illinois Girls’...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2022

Local Commodity Broker: Prices are on a ‘roller coaster ride’
Curt Kimmel with Bates Commodities in Normal, says prices are all over the map. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Commodity prices are on a ‘roller coaster ride’ as...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2022

Miller Park Zoo receives State Grant
The grant monies will go toward infrastructure and basement renovations on the 108-year-old Katthoefer Animal Building. (Photo Courtesy of Miller Park Zoo Facebook Page)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Miller...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2022

Illinois lawmakers are no longer required to wear a mask on the floor of their respected chambers
The Illinois House and Senate have made masks optional in the chambers. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let the unmasking begin.Illinois lawmakers no longer have to wear m...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2022 Photo courtesy: File)

ISU Gender Studies Professor looks back on history during Women’s History Month
Dr. Jenna Goldsmith, the assistant director of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies at ISU spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: ISU/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – March is W...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2022
Livingston County man charged with sexually assaulting woman in Normal
Geno Borrego, 23, of Livingston County. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A high bond was set Monday night for a Pontiac man charged with sexually assaulting...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2022