Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
U of I Law Professor: “Sanctions are unlikely to result in energy shortages”
Markus says cutting Russia off from the global financial community has been the most effective sanction. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A University of Illinois expert in...
May 18, 2022
ISA: New legislation will help central Illinois farmers
Andrew Larson, Director of Marketing for the Soybean Association, spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Legislation is headed to Gov. Pr...
May 18, 2022
Lincoln Police: Burglaries and thefts are on the rise
The department reports tools are the most popular items by thieves. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – As the temperature warms up, Lincoln Police reports a rise in thefts a...
May 18, 2022
Ford Tri-Motor plane to be featured at Experimental Aircraft Association
You can pay for a ride on the Tri-Motor during the duration of the show at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. (Photo Courtesy of Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlIf your grandparents were adventurous enough to fly...
May 18, 2022
Radio Bloomington exclusive: American Idol’s Leah Marlene revisits her roots
Production crews from American Idol filmed Normal native Leah Marlene during an interview with Radio Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – It’...
May 17, 2022
Uptown Normal preps for hometown parade and concert for American Idol finalist
Primary entry for the concert will take place at the intersection of North Street and Uptown Circle. Attendees will be required to pass through security checks. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By Jake FogalBLO...
May 17, 2022
Train hits semi on Bloomington’s west side
Public Information Officer Brandt Parsley says it happened around 2:20 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Market Street and White Oak. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
May 17, 2022
Governor Pritzker is sticking with his DCFS director
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services director Marc Smith. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Four days after another bad report card for his child welfare agency, Gov. JB P...
May 17, 2022
Illinois farmers were able to do some catching up last week
Corn planted reached 55 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 70 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 15, 20...
May 17, 2022
State Treasurer celebrating one million claims from I-Cash program
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In not quite eight years, the state treasurer's office has completed one million claims from its Unclaimed Proper...
May 16, 2022
