Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
U.S. Transportation Secretary to visit Bloomington-Normal
U.S. Trasnporation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area on Saturday. (Facebook/Secretary Pete Buttigieg)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Transportatio...
Feb 09, 2022
Normal property taxes will not rise, as Town Council OK’s finances for a new fire station
According to Preston, $1.4 million of the total cost is coming from the Town of Normal in cash. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Property taxes will not rise for Normal resident...
Feb 08, 2022
Pritzker visits ISU to discuss investments in higher education
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Tuesday during a news conference at Illinois State University. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The governor made a stop Tuesday in the Twin-Cities to tout his budge...
Feb 08, 2022
New proposal aims to fight “organized retail crime”
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Photo courtesy Illinois.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is taking another step against what's called "organized retail crime."It's the department s...
Feb 08, 2022
One cat dead after apartment fire in Bloomington
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – One cat is dead after an apartment fire Monday morning in Bloomington.Fi...
Feb 08, 2022
Over $22K raised for barn owner who lost ten horses in a fire over the weekend
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $22,000 after 12 horses died in a barn f...
Feb 07, 2022
