Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

For another year no holiday lights on the Capitol dome in Springfield
The reason is the observation deck is no longer strong enough – and the strings become heavy with ice. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It's safety – not money or the pandem...
Syndicated Author Nov 23, 2021

Bloomington Police Chief on local Christmas Parade
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Some communities are making changes to their Christmas Parade routes and adding safety me...
Syndicated Author Nov 23, 2021

One dead after crash on I-55 in McLean County
Illinois State Police said preliminary reports indicate the tow truck was recovering a disabled semi-trailer along the shoulder when the tow truck was struck by the passenger vehicle. (Facebook/Illino...
Syndicated Author Nov 23, 2021

District 87 names new superintendent
David Mouser. (Photo courtesy District 87)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – David Mouser will be the next superintendent at Bloomington Public Schools, pending approval of the District 87 Board of Educati...
Syndicated Author Nov 23, 2021

MCHD issues guidance for Thanksgiving; report 153 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department is issuing ...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2021 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department/File)

Report details lack of travel this Thanksgiving holiday
The recent report was released by GasBuddy. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Transportation/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As prices at the pump continue to decrease, a recent repor...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2021

Delta suspending service to Detroit from Central Illinois Regional Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport Deputy Director Fran Strebing says the service is being suspended for the first quarter of next year and Delta hopes to bring it back by April. (Facebook/Central Illi...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2021

Normal Theater releases holiday programming schedule
The theater is located in Uptown Normal at 209 North Street. (Facebook/Normal Theater)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The holiday season is upon us and the Normal Theater has released its holiday programm...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2021
Heyworth school bus accident in Shirley
All five students were evaluated on scene and released to their parents with no reported injuries. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By Neil DoyleSHIRLEY – No kids were injured but the bus driver suffered...
Syndicated Author Nov 19, 2021

BPD probing shots fired on city’s southeast side
BPD says no injuries were reported and no arrests have been made. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday morning in Bloo...
Syndicated Author Nov 19, 2021