Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU professor: Going to see some economic impact from Russian attack
Explosions were heard in Ukraine’s capital on Friday morning amid unverified reports that the fighting had already reached the heart of Kyiv. (Twitter/CBS News)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Russia...
Feb 25, 2022
20-month-old dead, Lincoln woman arrested and charged with murder
Cierra Coker, 20, of Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police Dept./HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – A Lincoln woman has been arrested after a 20-month old sustained life-threatening ...
Feb 24, 2022
Prices could reach $4 per gallon by months end amid the Russia invasion
Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy spoke during a news conference on Thursday. By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Prices at the pump could pass $4 per gallon in the coming weeks, a...
Feb 24, 2022
McLean County mother may see new charge in case of still-missing infant
7-month-old Zaraz Walker has been missing since at least Sunday, February 13. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman may soon face a new charge of concealing a death as an ...
Feb 24, 2022
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
