Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington Salvation Army in need of bell ringers
Angie Bubon, Development Director of the Bloomington Salvation Army spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Salvation Army/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season i...
Nov 18, 2021
Man jailed in Illinois for allegedly kidnapping Stark County girl to be extradited to Ohio soon
Jonathan Stinnett is currently being held at the McLean County Detention Facility. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The man arrested for allegedly kidna...
Nov 18, 2021
Normal Community A-Train concession stand named best pork chop sandwich in Illinois
The Ironmen A-Train concession crew is made up of mostly alumni’s of Normal Community High School. (Photo courtesy: IHSA/Twitter) By Blake Haas and HOI ABCNORMAL – The Illinois High School...
Nov 17, 2021
IDOT warning drivers to be cautious of roads this winter
State Police Lt. Jody Huffman reminds us to slow down and move over for any stopped vehicle with flashing lights. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Soon enough, we’ll ...
Nov 17, 2021
Downstate lawmaker: New EV legislation is an “opportunity for Illinois to see more success”
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A downstate Republican lawmaker is praising a bil...
Nov 17, 2021
Normal Police calling on people who are interested in applying for open positions
Applications for the positions can be found at www.normal.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Like many forces around the country, the Normal Police Department is calling on t...
Nov 16, 2021
Central Illinois Congressmen award McLean County with $100K grant to help improve Veterans Parkway
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two central Illinois congressmen announced a $100,000 grant for the McLean County Regi...
Nov 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs EV incentive plan to help Illinois companies like Rivian
Gov. Pritzker signed the plan on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Dave DahlROCKFORD – To State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), the Rivian plant in Normal is only the beginning. He...
Nov 16, 2021
Bloomington Police looking to enhance the experience of women on force; signs 30×30 pledge
The 30×30 initiative is affiliated with the Policing Project at NYU School of Law and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives. (Photo courtesy: Flick/File) By Blake HaasBLOOM...
Nov 16, 2021
MCHD reports 184 new cases of COVID-19 as hospitals near capacity in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department report 184 new cases of COVID-19 ...
Nov 15, 2021
