Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Prices at the pump remain unchanged in past week
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 47 cents higher than a month ago and $1.63 higher than a year ago. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices remain high across Illinoi...
May 16, 2022
Tractor hits power line, catches fire in El Paso
El Paso Fire Chief Neil Gauger says it happened in the 2700 block of County Road East, near 1100 North. (Photo courtesy El Paso Fire Protection District)By HOI ABCEL PASO – Firefighters say a tr...
May 16, 2022
Normal native Leah Marlene advances to Top 3 on ‘American Idol’
Leah Marlene is moving on to the grand finale of ‘American Idol’ Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. on Heart of Illinois ABC. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCNORMAL – Normal na...
May 16, 2022
County Board delays vote on proposed solar farm in southwest Bloomington
McLean County Board member Jim Rogal, a Democrat, asked for the delay until the June 16 meeting. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Elected leaders who have the final say whether a solar f...
May 13, 2022
25 years in prison for man convicted in Livingston County child molestation, pornography case
Jeremy Coates sentenced to 25 years in prison. (Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office)By HOI ABCLIVINGSTON COUNTY – A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for predatory...
May 13, 2022
McLean County judge to decide if Barton McNeil case moves to 3rd stage of evidentiary hearing in ‘98 murder
Bart McNeil (blue) traveled to McLean County on Thursday for court from the Pickneyville Correctional Center. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – It will be at least...
May 12, 2022
Illinois Republicans discuss Richard Irvin as top competitor to Gov. Pritzker
A recent poll has Irvin and Bailey far ahead of the other Republicans. The primary election is June 28.(Facebook/Richard Irvin)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Most or all top Republicans in Illinois s...
May 12, 2022
Rivian Automotive to recall certain R1T vehicles due to airbag safety concerns
The supplier for the sensor has assumed the cost of seat replacement, according to a Rivian spokesperson. (WJBC/Scott Miller)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian has issued its first...
May 12, 2022
Potential abortion law change challenged from a doctors perspective
A leak of a draft document suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let's take a minute to step away from the di...
May 12, 2022
Leah Marlene community watch party to be hosted by Normal West High School
There will be a pre-party on Normal West's front lawn with food trucks, games, face painting and more. The community will then gather in the school's gym to watch American Idol. (Leah Marlene/Facebook...
May 12, 2022
