Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
License plate-reading cameras approved in Normal
Normal Police said earlier that the data obtained from the cameras won't be shared with or sold to third parties. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Normal Town Council has voted to approve...
Jul 20, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
YMCA announces grand opening with EasterSeals in move to new facility
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA announces that it will debut it’s new facility on Monday, August 22. (YMCA/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is packing up their b...
Jul 19, 2022
Gov. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker is fully vaccinated and double boosted. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker received a positive test result during his routine COVID-19 testing re...
Jul 19, 2022
GasBuddy: Illinois prices inch down over the week
Prices in Illinois are 52.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.67 higher than a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have f...
Jul 19, 2022
Man from Normal dies in single-vehicle crash
A toxicology report is pending and the incident remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCTOWANDA – An elderly ...
Jul 18, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 testing requirement dropping for most students, staff at ISU
Asymptomatic testing remains available through July 29. Testing options after July 29 will be communicated at a later date, the university said. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By HOI ABCNORMAL &#...
Jul 18, 2022
​State expanding health care coverage for immigrant adults
Individuals can apply online at abe.illinois.gov or by visiting their local community service agency. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The state is expanding health care coverage for a...
Jul 15, 2022
Local business owner defends controversial sign in LeRoy
Matthew Garvin owns the commercial property where the sign sits. It's been there for several months, changing phrases every few weeks. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCLEROY – A sign on Route 1...
Jul 15, 2022
Machine shed a total loss after Tuesday fire in Lexington
The machine shed is a total loss. (Photo courtesy: Lexington Fire) By Blake HaasLEXINGTON – A local firefighter is in a hospital after battling a blaze on Tuesday near Route 66.According to a ne...
Jul 14, 2022
IDOT hosts public meeting for road projects in Bloomington
Bloomington road improvements drew a good 100 people to a public informational session Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A major road project in Bloomington has a...
Jul 14, 2022
