Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gov. Pritzker: Freeze on gas tax due to high inflation
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor's concern about the price of gasoline represents a shift since nine months ago.While gas cost more than three do...
Feb 11, 2022
Heyworth woman charged along with her husband in jury harassment case
Rosa Toledo, 32, turned herself in Thursday afternoon, said McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage. Investigators had a warrant for her arrest. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC...
Feb 11, 2022
Prestigious honor given to ISU history scholar who studied Bloomington-Normal’s ‘hidden truth’
Dr. Mark Wyman (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History/HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Illinois State Historical Society has chosen Illinois State University Distinguishe...
Feb 11, 2022
Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal to host COVID vaccine clinic
The vaccine clinic this Saturday runs from 10am-2pm at the Boys & Girls Club located at 1615 Illinois Street in Bloomington. (Facebook/Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal)By Neil DoyleBLOO...
Feb 11, 2022
‘Private’ meeting between Jelani Day’s family and police as legislation aims for quicker FBI involvement in similar cases
Day, who lived in Bloomington and attended ISU, was reported missing last August 24. His body was discovered in the Illinois River September 4, but the LaSalle County Coroner didn't identify the remai...
Feb 11, 2022
ICU beds full in McLean County as health officials report 137 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – ICU beds in McLean County are at capacity as local health of...
Feb 10, 2022
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign beats goal; raises $563K
WJBC’s Scott Miller served as the Salvation Army’s Chair for the 2021 Christmas Campaign. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army’s Red ...
Feb 10, 2022
McLean County man charged with harassing jurors in his domestic violence trial
The McLean County Jail reported Abdullah posted $15,000 cash bail and was released Wednesday evening. He was ordered to appear in court for his arraignment February 25. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOO...
Feb 10, 2022
Bill aiming to protect young sexual assault victims in court crafted by area lawmaker, local prosecutor
State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker and McLean County's chief prosecutor hope to protect ...
Feb 09, 2022
Lane reduction in Normal for water improvements
The lane reduction is expected to be completed by end of day on Friday. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Beginning Wednesday, at the intersection of College Avenue and Towanda Avenue there...
Feb 09, 2022
