Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New bill makes assaulting a DCFS worker a more serious crime
One of the sponsors says this has been tried before. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With the memory of the Jan. 4 stabbing death of an Illinois Department of Children and Family Serv...
Jan 10, 2022
‘Potentially large fire’ stopped by Bloomington Fire Department
The fire is currently under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – One person was injured and one adult and three children were temporarily displaced ...
Jan 07, 2022
Connect Transit suspending bus fares as cases of COVID-19 surge
The new procedures go into effect on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in McLean County, Connect Transit is suspending bus fares and late-...
Jan 06, 2022
Snow Leopard dies from COVID-induced pneumonia at Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo Jay Tetzloff said Rilu would be missed. (Photo courtesy: Joel Sartore) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 11-year old Snow Leopard has died from COVID-induced pneumonia at Miller Park ...
Jan 06, 2022
District 87 closed due to COVID-19; Unit 5 closed due to weather on Friday
All District 87 schools are closed on Friday due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the twin cities, all District 8...
Jan 06, 2022
Some Republicans say Illinois is losing the war on crime
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst spoke during a news conference Wednesday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says the word's on the street - Illin...
Jan 06, 2022
Gov. Pritzker to work remotely following close contact with COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker will be taking meetings remotely through Sunday, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Following close contact Tuesday with a state employee who t...
Jan 06, 2022
Illinois lawmakers tackle judicial redistricting and creation of some new sub-circuits
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They remapped the Illinois House and Senate, then the U.S. House seats in Illinois. The General...
Jan 06, 2022
Normal Police Department looking to help officers responding to mental health calls
If interested in joining Normal’s Police Department, you can apply at NPD.org by clicking on the work for NPD link. (WJBC File Photo).By Jake FogalNORMAL- The Normal Police Department is looking...
Jan 05, 2022
ISU set to break ground on new indoor practice facility in spring or summer; looking at possible naming right opportunities
Illinois State University AD Kyle Brennan spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake HaasNORMAL – According to Illinois State University’s A...
Jan 05, 2022
