Category Archives: Top Stories
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
Illinois House Republicans raising concerns over new vaccine mandate in Chicago
House GOP members say the new mandate will stifle tourism. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans are raising concerns about the new vaccine ma...
Jan 04, 2022
John Milhiser announces bid for Illinois secretary of state
John Milhiser, who was U.S. attorney for central Illinois under President Trump. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new candidate on the Republican side for Il...
Jan 04, 2022
Illinois’ doctor-in-chief says COVID remains something to take seriously
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It’s the same advice from Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr...
Jan 03, 2022
BPD: 14-year old facing weapon charges after shooting on Bloomington’s near east side
Bloomington Police Chief Simington says investigators have recovered five weapons already in 2022. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 14-year old juvenile remains behind ba...
Jan 03, 2022
