Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Despite five-fold increase in testing, Reditus Labs is processing COVID-19 tests within 48 hours
At the Interstate Center in Bloomington, which Reditus operates, 807 people were tested on December 27th.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories)By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The omicron variant...
Jan 14, 2022
Prolific Central Illinois robber pleads guilty in federal court
John Beck remains in federal custody. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PONTIAC – A Sangamon County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of interference with commerce by ...
Jan 14, 2022
Central Illinois Humane Society seeking donations
If interested in donating, the Humane Society accepts donations between the hours of 7 am to 4 pm, seven days a week. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Lots of families added a new fluffy mem...
Jan 14, 2022
Two adults taken to hospital after Unit 5 school bus crash Friday morning
Normal Police Department Community Services Officer Brad Park is reminding motorists to reduce your speed when visibility is low and there is potential for random slick spots. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ...
Jan 14, 2022
Secretary of State offices and driver services facilities to remain closed for another week
Spokesperson Henry Haupt says they want to be cautious and protect the health of workers and customers amidst the ongoing pandemic. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois...
Jan 14, 2022
MCMH offering free admission to honor Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
The McLean County Museum of History will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 15 for a board/staff retreat. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History in downtown Blo...
Jan 14, 2022
American Red Cross declares National Blood Crisis
For people interested in donating, go to RedCrossBlood.org, type in your zip code, and search for the nearest available drive near you to schedule an appointment. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIN...
Jan 13, 2022
Preston announces candidacy for 91st House District
Scott Preston was elected to the Normal Town Council in 2013 as the youngest council member in the town’s history. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Town Council ...
Jan 13, 2022
Illinois non-profits encouraged to apply for grant money through Charitable Trust program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says 10 non-profits will split the funding, with grants of up to $20,000 each.(WJBC File Photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Non-profit organizations are encouraged ...
Jan 13, 2022
Illinois weather was warmer and wetter in 2021
Precipitation was a little bit above normal last year, although totals varied widely across the state, especially in northern Illinois where it was very dry much of the time. (WJBC file photo)By IIS R...
Jan 13, 2022
