Category Archives: Top Stories
ISA: New legislation will help central Illinois farmers
Andrew Larson, Director of Marketing for the Soybean Association, spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Legislation is headed to Gov. Pr...
May 18, 2022
Lincoln Police: Burglaries and thefts are on the rise
The department reports tools are the most popular items by thieves. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – As the temperature warms up, Lincoln Police reports a rise in thefts a...
May 18, 2022
Radio Bloomington exclusive: American Idol’s Leah Marlene revisits her roots
Production crews from American Idol filmed Normal native Leah Marlene during an interview with Radio Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – It’...
May 17, 2022
Uptown Normal preps for hometown parade and concert for American Idol finalist
Primary entry for the concert will take place at the intersection of North Street and Uptown Circle. Attendees will be required to pass through security checks. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By Jake FogalBLO...
May 17, 2022
State Treasurer celebrating one million claims from I-Cash program
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In not quite eight years, the state treasurer's office has completed one million claims from its Unclaimed Proper...
May 16, 2022
Prices at the pump remain unchanged in past week
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 47 cents higher than a month ago and $1.63 higher than a year ago. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices remain high across Illinoi...
May 16, 2022
Illinois Republicans discuss Richard Irvin as top competitor to Gov. Pritzker
A recent poll has Irvin and Bailey far ahead of the other Republicans. The primary election is June 28.(Facebook/Richard Irvin)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Most or all top Republicans in Illinois s...
May 12, 2022
Rivian Automotive to recall certain R1T vehicles due to airbag safety concerns
The supplier for the sensor has assumed the cost of seat replacement, according to a Rivian spokesperson. (WJBC/Scott Miller)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian has issued its first...
May 12, 2022
Potential abortion law change challenged from a doctors perspective
A leak of a draft document suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let's take a minute to step away from the di...
May 12, 2022
Leah Marlene community watch party to be hosted by Normal West High School
There will be a pre-party on Normal West's front lawn with food trucks, games, face painting and more. The community will then gather in the school's gym to watch American Idol. (Leah Marlene/Facebook...
May 12, 2022
