Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Springfield might get another national monument
The National Park Service is studying the sites and stories of a race riot from 114 years ago, a riot credited with leading to the creation of the NAACP. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Aug 11, 2022
Pork and Pigskins Championship returns to crown best pork chop sandwich in Illinois
A year ago, Normal Community High School's A-Train concession group had both the heart and the flavor to capture the inaugural state title. (Photo courtesy IHSA)By RFD RadioBLOOMINGTON – The Ill...
Aug 11, 2022
Nearly $10.5 million raised in St. Jude Runs event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Since its 1982 inception, St. Jude Runs has raised over $76 million to further the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Community members...
Aug 10, 2022
Durbin reacts to FBI raid on former president Donald Trump’s Florida estate
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is defending the FBI's raid on former president Donald Trump's Florida estate, Mar-a-Lag...
Aug 10, 2022
Death investigation on Bloomington’s west side
No other information is being released at this time and BPD detectives are still probing the incident. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A person was found ...
Aug 10, 2022
New $24M B-N YMCA opening next week
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA announces that it will debut it’s new facility on Monday, August 22. (YMCA/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is opening its doors ...
Aug 09, 2022
New bill is “green,” say supporters
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), who hosted Tuesday's news conference, says the issue is now personal. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Shutterstock) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The bill which kept sena...
Aug 09, 2022
State and Chicago Fraternal Order of Police endorse Bailey for governor
The Chicago and state Fraternal Order of Police are backing Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) for governor. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Republicans for governor and attorney genera...
Aug 09, 2022
Normal moves closer to referendum on creating council districts instead of at-large seats
Residents have five business days to file challenges to the petition filed Monday. If there are no challenges, the referendum will be sent to the county clerk to be included on the November ballot. (W...
Aug 09, 2022
Otter at Miller Park Zoo dies
The cause of death is not determined. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A North American River Otter at Miller Park Zoo died on Monday.Zoo officials reported ...
Aug 08, 2022
