Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Katthoefer Animal Building closed at Miller Park Zoo
Many of the cats are showing COVID-19 symptoms including Rilu, a male snow leopard, is struggling with Covid induced pneumonia. (WJBC File Photo).Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-As COVID-19 cases continue to cl...
Jan 05, 2022
Mail delivery issues in Normal
USPS Chicago/Illinois District 1 says local management is aware of delivery issues in Normal and is taking steps to address the concerns. (Facebook/US Postal Service)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Some r...
Jan 05, 2022
Normal to move forward on building outdoor fitness court
The town council will take final action on the plan in about six months after staff reports back on fundraising. (YouTube/Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – An outdoor fitness court, costing an e...
Jan 05, 2022
Three Heartland Community College students chosen for inaugural IMA scholarship
Heartland Community College, based in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three Heartland Community College students are the first recipients of the Lynne Mohr Scholar...
Jan 04, 2022
Local COVID-19 testing options
The McLean County Health Department has listed local testing options on its website. Those can be found here. (Twitter/ReditusLabs)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – With increases in COVID-19 cases and...
Jan 04, 2022
Governor asking attorney general to investigate shady COVID-19 testing sites
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday during a COVID-19 update. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s asking the Illinois Attorney General to investigate shady COVID-1...
Jan 04, 2022
Town council to decide on government’s role in keeping fit
Tuesday's town council meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Elected leaders in Normal will soon decide whether the local government should take a more act...
Jan 04, 2022
Illinois’ doctor-in-chief says COVID remains something to take seriously
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It’s the same advice from Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr...
Jan 03, 2022
Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
The cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while the most expensive is $4.49. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have fallen 2 cents per gallon in the past ...
Jan 03, 2022
Scott Miller Show Donut donates proceeds to local Boys&Girls Club
Scott Miller’s donut can be found on weekends at Denny’s Donuts and Bakery at 1107 South Main Street in Bloomington.By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- About 10 months ago, Denny’s Doughnuts a...
Dec 30, 2021
