Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Gov. Pritzker signed a law requiring insurance companies to cover glucose monitors
Gov. Pritzker signed the legislation. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker is signing a new law requiring insurance coverage of continuous glucose mo...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2022

Community donations flooding Washington Elementary garden following vandalism
It is still unknown who damaged the garden, but it is believed the incident took place between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening last week. (Photo Courtesy of Washington Elementary School Faceb...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2022

Alabama man arrested for shots fired in Bloomington
BPD officers were able to locate physical evidence that a shooting had a occurred in the 1800 Block of Lincoln Street around 5:30 pm. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, Blo...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2022

​Hot weather tips from IEMA
Extreme heat is hitting many parts of Illinois, and it's important to use a little extra caution says IEMA spokesperson Kevin Sur. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergen...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2022

Washington Elementary School garden vandalized
According to Washington Elementary School’s Facebook, the garden has been repositioned and replanted and is open for any donations from the public. (Photo Courtesy of Washington Elementary Schoo...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2022

Wheat harvest underway in Illinois
Winter wheat harvested for grain was 3 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 9 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week end...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2022

Central Illinois falls under Heat Advisory until Wednesday
Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s through the first three days of the week across Central Illinois. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Highs in the upper 90s an...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2022

Italian chocolate maker Ferrero announces a major expansion at the Bloomington plant
Ferroro will expand on its existing plant located on Beich Road. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the second time this year, Italian chocolate maker Ferrero plans anoth...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2022

Illinois gas prices up 18 cents over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, prices in the state are 79 cents higher than a month ago and $2.35 higher than a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices co...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2022

ISU basketball legend visits local therapy clinic
Doug Collins (right) and Marcfirst CEO Brian Wipperman spoke with members of the media Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – An Illinois State University basketball legend...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2022