Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Council votes 5-3 for Bloomington’s second cannabis dispensary
Cannabis dispensary site on JC Parkway in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has approved the city's second cannabis dispensary...
Jun 28, 2022
Gas prices drop in Illinois, throughout country, over last week
The national average has fallen nearly 9 cents per gallon over the week, sitting at $4.88.(Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are down about 13 cents in the last week across the state,...
Jun 27, 2022
Protestors of all ages line Veterans Parkway in dissent against Roe v. Wade decision
Demonstrators stand beneath the Planned Parenthood sign in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Generations of protestors gathered along Veterans Parkway against the rece...
Jun 27, 2022
Gov. JB Pritzker calling special session to address reproductive rights
Gov. JB Pritzker calls for special session to address reproductive rights after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker is...
Jun 24, 2022
One person dead in single vehicle accident in Bloomington
Bloomington Police are still investigating the accident. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – One person is dead after a single vehicle car accident on Bloomington’s west side.Police w...
Jun 24, 2022
Pilot shortage continues to impact the airline industry
Central Illinois Regional Airport deputy director Fran Strebing spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The airline industry continues to be impacted by...
Jun 23, 2022
Town’s council system subject of petition drive
While more than 750 people have signed the petition, 3,000 in total are needed by August 1. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Voters in the Town of Normal may see a referendum on the November ...
Jun 23, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Rivian wants wind turbine to power electric vehicles made in Normal
The Normal Planning Commission will consider next month whether to approve Rivian's request for a special use permit and site plan amendment. The Normal Town Council will have the final say. (WJBC fil...
Jun 23, 2022
What’s In A Name? Asian Carp Undergo Change
Asian carp are going through a name change to make them more appetizing. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Dave DahlSpringfield – Just as Marion Morrison became John Wayne and Bernie Schwartz became Ton...
Jun 22, 2022
Weather plays a big role in the latest USDA crop report
Corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 25 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.9 days suitable for f...
Jun 22, 2022
