Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Capitol is a giant construction zone these days
Andrea Aggertt is the director of the Office of the Architect of the Illinois Capitol. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Coming to work to supervise a $240 million renovation of the nort...
Aug 15, 2023
Illinois crops enjoyed pleasant weather this past week
By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 13, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.6 degrees, 0.2 degrees below normal. Precipitat...
Aug 15, 2023
New law will help members of FFA and 4-H
Naomi Dolan and Illinois FFA president Thad Bergschneider joined Gov. JB Pritzker Monday for the bill-signing ceremony on the fairgrounds. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When you are ...
Aug 15, 2023
Presence of West Nile virus expands in McLean County
The health department recommends residents follow the Three R's: remove areas of standing water, repel mosquitoes using repellant, and report dead birds that show no sign of injuries. (WJBC file photo...
Aug 15, 2023
Illinois gas prices continue surge in latest price report
The national average is up about 2.5 cents in the last week, averaging $3.82 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have risen over 10 cents in...
Aug 14, 2023
Normal police continue to investigate two shooting incidents from weekend
Both matters remain under investigation. It wasn't immediately clear if the two incidents were related. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Police here continue to investigate a shooting that oc...
Aug 14, 2023
2023 Golden Abe award at Illinois State Fair
Amanda Haarstad with her Golden Abe award. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For many of us, the Illinois State Fair is about food. And an annual contest to select the best fair food has...
Aug 14, 2023
First Illinois harvest forecast of the year
The people who count crops for a living have the first 2023 yield forecast out. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)From USDACorn: Planted area is estimated at 11.5 million acres, up 6 percent from last year...
Aug 14, 2023
Veterans’ celebration at the Illinois State Fair
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs assistant director Anthony Vaughn. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When you are a veteran, you have something nobody can take away.That was the...
Aug 14, 2023
Normal Planning Commission approves zoning code changes for dispensaries
The Normal Town Council is expected to review the changes on August 21. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal is one step closer to changing the zoning codes for cannabis businesses. On Thu...
Aug 11, 2023
