Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Former McLean County piano teacher guilty on all counts in 2nd trial
Aaron Parlier was already convicted for sexual assault of a child and received 450 years in prison. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County piano teacher ...
Apr 20, 2022
Gov. Pritzker signs massive state budget into law
Gov. Pritzker signed the new state budget on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is signing the new state budget into law – a plan...
Apr 19, 2022
City of Bloomington Ward One application period closes Wednesday
The position is now open after the resignation of Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem, Jamie Mathy, who steeped down due to business conflicts that will not allow him to serve. (Photo Courtesy of The Cit...
Apr 19, 2022
Only one Illinois crop is making progress
Winter wheat headed was 4 percent, even with the 5-year average. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 1.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 17, 2022. Statewid...
Apr 19, 2022
Normal native Leah Marlene shines on American Idol, makes top 14
The 20-year-old Normal, Illinois native was the sixth contestant to find out she was voted into the top 14 by the viewers of the popular singing competition show. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC/American Idol...
Apr 19, 2022
Bloomington-Normal’s two mayors recovering from COVID-19
Mayor Mwilambwe said he tested positive for the virus last week, but was tested again Monday and it came back negative. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mbo...
Apr 19, 2022
Normal to work with Iowa firm for $50+million Uptown redevelopment
The company plans to invest up to $60 million to build multi-story residential, retail and commercial use buildings known as Trail East and Trail West. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL ...
Apr 19, 2022
Aaron Rossi calls claims against him “Outrageous”
This proclamation comes as Rossi (right) faces federal tax fraud charges for 2015, 2016 and 2017. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – The now-remov...
Apr 18, 2022
Illinois gas prices see slight rise in latest report
Average Illinois gas prices rose 0.9 cents over the last week.(WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are still high across Illinois as the average price rose 0.9 cents over the w...
Apr 18, 2022
Uptown Normal appears one step closer to $50+ million redevelopment
Eagle View Partners has submitted plans for Trail East and Trail West multi-story residential and business developments. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Town of Normal has ...
Apr 18, 2022
