Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Cool and damp weather again hindered Illinois farmers
Corn planted reached 15 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 58 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 1.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 8, 202...
May 10, 2022
BPD probing shots fired on city’s east side
Anyone with information should contact BPD’s Criminal Investigation Division Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or pjones@cityblm.org. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON &#...
May 10, 2022
State and contractors working to be more diverse and inclusive
Jonathan McGee, director of the Office of Business and Workforce Development for the Illinois Department of Transportation, is part of an IDOT conference in Springfield to get the state and its vendor...
May 09, 2022
New law aims to protect students with outstanding fees
The law takes effect immediately. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – A new state law will ensure public high school students are not negatively affected by any outsta...
May 09, 2022
City of Bloomington hosting free Family Day on Saturday
Activities slated for the family fun day include The Unique Twist balloon artists, an inflatable obstacle course and other games. (Photo Courtesy of Tipton Parks/Facebook/Tom Cinnamon)By Jake FogalBLO...
May 09, 2022
Illinois gas prices make big jump in latest report
The national average price of gasoline has risen 13.6 cents per gallon in the last week. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The latest gas report from GasBuddy shows Illinois gasoline prices in...
May 09, 2022
Challenges of communicating ‘climate change’
State Climatologist Trent Ford appeared on a panel at Saturday's Illinois News Broadcasters Association convention in Peoria with Ed Shimon, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather ...
May 09, 2022
LaHood and Osman discuss electric vehicles
Ray LaHood was on a panel discussion at the Illinois News Broadcasters Association convention in Peoria, as was IDOT secretary Omer Osman. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As fewer peop...
May 09, 2022
Leah Marlene continues hot streak on ‘American Idol’
You can catch Leah's next performance Sunday, May 15th at 7:00 PM on Heart of Illinois ABC. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Normal native Leah Marlene has advanced to the Top Five afte...
May 09, 2022
Fire destroys several vehicles, including semi, in rural Carlock
Aiding Carlock were firefighters from Danvers, Hudson, Congerville, Dale Township, and Towanda. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCCARLOCK – Fire ripped through a large metal shed in rural Carlock Thurs...
May 06, 2022
