Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hundreds dressed up for Cogs and Corsets in Downtown Bloomington
The event was coupled with a Bloomington staple – the farmer's market. Market vendors got to experience new customers and enjoy the energy and costumes that came with them. (Photo courtesy HOI A...
Jun 06, 2022
Miller Park Zoo celebrates 131st birthday in splashy fashion
As it stands today, the zoo provides a home for over 165 varieties of animals. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo hosted a party on Saturday over a century in the makin...
Jun 06, 2022
IWU President: “The only answer is going to be gun control”
Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Wesleyan University) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the heels of a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Illinois Wesl...
Jun 03, 2022
Bloomington man raises $3K for Uvalde, Texas school shooting families
Proceeds from the benefit went to the Robb School Memorial Fund. (Photo courtesy: Nightshop/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is giving back to Uvalde, Texas, where 19 stude...
Jun 03, 2022
New innovation building coming to Illinois Wesleyan University
Groundbreaking for the project is expected to start in the next year. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan University)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Three new programs and a new innovation building ...
Jun 03, 2022
Springfield boy in custody after alleged threat on Sandy Hook Elementary School
A fourteen-year-old Springfield boy is in custody and charged with disorderly conduct. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A phone call from Springfield to Newtown, Ct., late Wednesday w...
Jun 03, 2022
UPDATE: Juvenile confesses to puncturing school bus tires in Chenoa in prank
Cornwall is filling out a report to send to the state's attorney for possible charges. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC CHENOA – A juvenile has confessed to puncturing the fr...
Jun 02, 2022
State Board of Elections launching new voting measure for those with disabilities
The option is available for the June 28 primary election. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – The State Board of Elections is launching a new effort to make it easier ...
Jun 02, 2022
Finalists revealed for 2022 State Farm Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet
Former Tri-Valley High School Viking, University of Arkansas Track & Field standout, and Olympic Trials participant, Stephanie (Brown) Brokaw, will be the keynote speaker. (Facebook/State Farm Stu...
Jun 02, 2022
Upcoming Make Music Normal to be without familiar face, Leah Marlene
Make Music Normal is an all-ages, free-to-attend festival taking place annually in Uptown Normal. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Make Music Normal is making a return to Uptow...
Jun 02, 2022
