Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Fire damages three First Site apartments Friday night
Around 9:22 p.m., firefighters responded to 206 West Locust Street after numerous reports of smoke alarms and smoke coming from a third-floor window. (HOI ABC/25 News)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Fir...
Apr 30, 2022
Normal porch fire on Friday displaces family
The Normal Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 400 block of Jersey Avenue at around 12:20 p.m. (Normal Fire Department/Facebook)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – An enclosed p...
Apr 30, 2022
Bloomington-Normal to update website domains
Public users will not be impacted by the change, as the current website addresses will be automatically redirected to the new .gov sites for at least three years. (File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 29, 2022
Unit 5 administrator picked to become Central Catholic High School’s next principal
Chris McGraw has been principal since 2017 at Unit 5s Evans Junior High School, and has worked in Unit 5 since 2006. (Photo courtesy Central Catholic High School)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Central ...
Apr 29, 2022
Bloomington school board approves tax breaks for developer to rehab vacant downtown building
The District 87 School Board, meeting in special session Thursday night, unanimously approved a redevelopment agreement for the CII East building on East Street, which has sat vacant for many years. (...
Apr 29, 2022
Municipal Electric Aggregation Program begins in June for Twin Cities residents
Residents are automatically enrolled in the program and don’t have to do anything to remain in it but can opt out for no charge. (Photo Courtesy of Jeffrey Hamilton/Stockbyte /Getty Images)By Ja...
Apr 28, 2022
Ford’s multi-billion dollar quarterly loss linked to Rivian investment
Rivian’s Automotive plant located at 100 Rivian Motorway in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By HOI ABC and APNORMAL – Ford is reporting a $3.1 billion loss in the first quarter, largely...
Apr 28, 2022
City of Bloomington honored with Arbor Day Award
A Growth Award is given to a community alongside the Tree City USA recognition for showing environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. (Photo Courtesy of Pixaby)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON...
Apr 27, 2022
Judge rules in neglect case involving siblings of missing Bloomington baby
Last month, Kimberlee Burton, 29, was found unfit to stand trial on criminal charges alleging she concealed the death of her seven-month old daughter, Zaraz Walker. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCB...
Apr 27, 2022
Illinois Commerce Commission is celebrating a historic milestone
The Operation Lifesaver group works to address concerns and educate the public about railway safety through training, community presentations, and informational campaigns. (Photo courtesy: ICC/Faceboo...
Apr 26, 2022
