Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
12 horses dead after barn fire outside Bloomington
The cause of the fire has not been determined. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – 12 horses are dead and another one is in veterinary care after a fire ripped through a barnyard S...
Feb 07, 2022
ISP: ‘Dangerous criminal’ behind bars in Peoria
Carlos Jones, 43, of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Police) By Blake HaasPEORIA – A 43-year old Peoria man, who was considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after allegedly shooting at a po...
Feb 05, 2022
Organization abandons plans for $180,000 outdoor fitness court in Normal
In its letter to the town, the NFC said the "local narrative" makes it more difficult to raise money that would reduce the cost for taxpayers. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illin...
Feb 05, 2022
NFD: Sprinkler system put out a vehicle fire inside Rivian plant in Normal
A Normal Fire Department spokesperson said the vehicle caught fire on a car lift. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File photo) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A vehicle fire inside Rivian Automotive remains under in...
Feb 05, 2022 (Photo courtesy: WJBC)
GOV Pritzker continues to air budget ideas in Chicago market
It may not be much, but a suspension of the one percent sales tax on groceries and a freeze on the 39-cent tax on a gallon of gas will be a good start for Illinois families, said Gov. JB Pritzker. (Ph...
Feb 04, 2022
Gov Pritzker attacks circus and carnival community in State of State message
"The din of a crisis," Pritzker said in his State of the State message, "is when a carnival barker's shout becomes a whisper soft enough to find the ears of the sick or worried or grieving or scared."...
Feb 04, 2022
Pharmacy’s on the rise in healthcare
Strader says the pharmacists generally dislike it when someone comes in to ask for a drug simply because they saw a television commercial for it. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD-The fr...
Feb 04, 2022
McLean County Highway Coordinator: Roads are in better shape than expected
McLean County Highway Coordinator Ben Kahle says snowplows continue to work on roads across the county. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasMCLEAN COUNTY – The cleanup of roadways across Mc...
Feb 04, 2022
Three more Illinois State Police squad cars struck while helping motorists in central Illinois
In total, six Illinois State Police squad cars have been hit over the past few days. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police) By Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police is investigating thr...
Feb 04, 2022
Roads still slick as local public works crews continue to plow
Town of Normal director of public works and engineering Ryan Otto says crews began plowing side streets Wednesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Local public works crews conti...
Feb 03, 2022
