Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IDNR urges the public to leave the mountain lion currently roaming the state alone
Mountain lions are rare in Illinois with only eight confirmed sightings over the past 20 years. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – There's at least one mountain lion roaming Illinois rig...
Oct 26, 2022
Jane Lynch inducted into IBA Hall of Fame
Illinois native Jane Lynch was inducted into Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Tuesday morning at the Marriot Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 N...
Oct 26, 2022
Springfield Public School students watch Top Gun with a visit from a former Top Gun pilot
Over 150 students sat in for the special screening. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – When was the last time you had popcorn during class?It happened Tuesday mor...
Oct 25, 2022
Petroleum Expert: Prices to heat a home could double or triple this winter
Start saving now – prices could skyrocket this winter. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Prices to heat a home in Central Illinois could sometimes double or even tripl...
Oct 25, 2022
Bloomington City Council member and museum executive director on medical leave
Julie Emig will be on medical leave through next month from her duties at the museum and on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Oct 25, 2022
3 people hurt in Woodford County crash
Authorities are investigating the accident. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News WOODFORD COUNTY – The Woodford County Sheriff's Office said three people were taken to an area hospital after...
Oct 20, 2022
Mississippi River drying up, causing exporters to look elsewhere
Curt Kimmel, a Hedging Strategist with AgMarket.net spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just as farmers are putting their final touches on the...
Oct 20, 2022
Widmer Family Plaza unveiled at Heartland Community College
Former Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer (third from left) and his family members cut the ribbon to open Widmer Family plaza. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNO...
Oct 20, 2022
Unit 5 votes to push the secure storage solution
Information will now be in the student handbook on how to safely store a gun. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The Unit 5 school board voted Wednesday night to approve the Secure Storage Solu...
Oct 20, 2022
State school board is intensifying its effort to diversify school faculty
Jen Kirmes, executive director of teaching and learning, Illinois State Board of Education, says "affinity groups" are meant to support Black and brown teachers and encourage them to stay in their job...
Oct 20, 2022
