Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County Board evenly split after GOP member switches to Democratic side
Barnett's district covers parts of Bloomington's east side. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Republicans have lost control of the McLean County Board after a GOP ...
May 20, 2022
Normal Police thanks other agencies and community for ‘safe, fun, and enjoyable’ Leah Marlene homecoming
Normal native and American Idol contestant Leah Marlene with officers from the Normal Police Department. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – After more than 10,000 people ga...
May 19, 2022
Crash kills one person in eastern McLean County
Illinois State Police said the investigation is continuing. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State Police said one person died in a crash that happened early We...
May 19, 2022
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
