Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Miller Park Zoo at half-capacity for construction
Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 South Morris Avenue in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will begin to see major upgrades as construction got underway on M...
Mar 14, 2023
U of I researcher: Connection between COVID and mental illness in women of color
There's a connection between COVID-19 and mental illness in women of color – according to a University of Illinois professor. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Three years after t...
Mar 13, 2023
New assault weapons ban will eventually be before Illinois Supreme Court
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As those interested in the assault weapons ban await word from the Illinois Supreme Court on its constituti...
Mar 09, 2023
Two Central Illinois teachers finalists for “Teacher of the Year” award
ISBE will begin finalist interviews this week. The teacher of the year will be announced later this spring. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Two local teachers have been selected as finalists...
Mar 09, 2023
Governor announces half the residents at Choate Mental Health Center will be transferred
Following up on the announcement that half of the Choate Mental Health Center's population is being shipped out, Gov. JB Pritzker blamed his predecessor. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Mar 09, 2023
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association pushing pair of bills at Capitol
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association president and CEO Michael Jacobson (at mic). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The right to kick out problem guests – when they verbally abus...
Mar 08, 2023
Rivian to take on more debt after last month’s layoffs
The company claims it has enough cash to fund operations through 2025. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian is taking on more debt and selling $1.3 billion dollars in bonds.The electric au...
Mar 08, 2023
Normal reintroducing Moratz Facade Grant
The program was introduced in 2003 and lasted until 2008. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVThe Normal Uptown Design Review Commission voted to move forward with reintroducing the Moratz Facade Grant on Mond...
Mar 07, 2023
North Normal cannabis dispensary plans proposed to Town Council
The proposals are up for review by Normal’s Zoning Board of Appeals on March 16, with the Town Council having the final decision following the meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL ̵...
Mar 07, 2023 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Proposal for free exam prep at Illinois public universities
State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Testing for graduate school or a professional license can be intimidating, especially if you do not have the prop...
Mar 07, 2023
