Category Archives: Top Stories
Connect Transit suspending bus fares as cases of COVID-19 surge
The new procedures go into effect on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in McLean County, Connect Transit is suspending bus fares and late-...
Jan 06, 2022
Snow Leopard dies from COVID-induced pneumonia at Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo Jay Tetzloff said Rilu would be missed. (Photo courtesy: Joel Sartore) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 11-year old Snow Leopard has died from COVID-induced pneumonia at Miller Park ...
Jan 06, 2022
District 87 closed due to COVID-19; Unit 5 closed due to weather on Friday
All District 87 schools are closed on Friday due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the twin cities, all District 8...
Jan 06, 2022
Sen. Durbin: Looking back on Capitol Insurrection “makes me sick to my stomach”
Sen. Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol Insurrection, Illinois’ Senior Senator say...
Jan 06, 2022
Bloomington Police focusing on traffic enforcement in 2022; looks to lower crashes by 10%
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To crack open the new year, Bloomington’s top cop is focusing on traffic enforceme...
Jan 05, 2022
Normal Police Department looking to help officers responding to mental health calls
If interested in joining Normal’s Police Department, you can apply at NPD.org by clicking on the work for NPD link. (WJBC File Photo).By Jake FogalNORMAL- The Normal Police Department is looking...
Jan 05, 2022
ISU set to break ground on new indoor practice facility in spring or summer; looking at possible naming right opportunities
Illinois State University AD Kyle Brennan spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake HaasNORMAL – According to Illinois State University’s A...
Jan 05, 2022
Katthoefer Animal Building closed at Miller Park Zoo
Many of the cats are showing COVID-19 symptoms including Rilu, a male snow leopard, is struggling with Covid induced pneumonia. (WJBC File Photo).Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-As COVID-19 cases continue to cl...
Jan 05, 2022
Top leaders of the Illinois General Assembly convene Wednesday for the first time in 2022
Lawmakers are back in Springfield on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The top leaders of the Illinois General Assembly – as the House and Senate convene Wed...
Jan 04, 2022
Three Heartland Community College students chosen for inaugural IMA scholarship
Heartland Community College, based in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three Heartland Community College students are the first recipients of the Lynne Mohr Scholar...
Jan 04, 2022
