Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Farm raising Illinois auto rates
State Farm says the increase is driven partly due to the rise of labor and materials costs and supply chain-related issues. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Auto rates are increasing for...
Feb 24, 2022
Conversations underway between IDOC and state lawmakers on status and future of Pontiac and Vandalia Prisons
State Rep. Dan Brady spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Conversations are underway between the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)...
Feb 23, 2022
Connect Transit to reinstate fare collection next week
Face masks are still required on Connect Transit buses under a federal face mask mandate for public transportation. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Connect Transit is reinstating fare col...
Feb 23, 2022
Miller Park Zoo is searching for volunteers
Volunteers are not required to have previous training and opportunities come in many forms to adults 18 and over. (Photo Courtesy of Miller Park Zoo.)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Miller Park Zoo is search...
Feb 23, 2022
Unit 5 teacher named a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year
Marielan Gozur is a special education teacher at Unit 5. (Photo courtesy: Unit 5/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teacher from McLean County’s largest school district is a finalist f...
Feb 22, 2022
New details emerge after man threatens to shoot police on Veterans Parkway
The 38-year old suspect remains in protective custody at a local hospital. (Photo courtesy: Scott Laughlin/WJBC) By Blake HaasNORMAL – New details are emerging from Normal Police after authoriti...
Feb 22, 2022
ISU to modify its indoor face covering requirement
University staff said individuals are expected to wear a face covering in a private office or residence hall room upon the occupant's request. (Twitter/Illinois State)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illin...
Feb 22, 2022
Abraham Lincoln author shares stories of the Great Emancipator on President’s Day
Douglas Wilson, a Lincoln author based at Knox College in Galesburg, says Abraham Lincoln's stepmother encouraged his learning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – An Abraham ...
Feb 21, 2022
Man behind bars in McLean County for allegedly biting officers leg
Woods is ordered to have no contact with the victim. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 35-year old man is facing felony charges in McLean County for allegedly biting a pol...
Feb 21, 2022
Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal returning to full operations
More information about the museum can be found at www.childensdiscoverymuseym.net. (Photo courtesy: Children’s Discovery Museum/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – After two years of limited h...
Feb 21, 2022
