Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
‘American Idol’ journey comes to an end for Normal native Leah Marlene
Normal native Leah Marlene. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCNORMAL – The ‘American Idol’ journey for Normal native Leah Marlene has come to a close, as she finished i...
May 23, 2022
O’Neil Skate Park to close for construction pool project
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Art...
May 20, 2022
Gas stations are suing the state over a sticker
Sharp says the state's taking a grocery tax holiday but not forcing grocers to put up signs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A little sticker carries a big penalty –...
May 20, 2022
Bloomington Council asked to provide tax breaks to ex-alderman to rehab vacant downtown building
The building has been empty for 13 years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Former Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy announced Thursday that with the help of some t...
May 20, 2022
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
