Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Bloomington Salvation Army falls $12K short of the red kettle campaign goal
With other sources, 87% of the Christmas goal was raised. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Christmas Eve marked the final day of ringing bells and Red Kettles, ...
Dec 30, 2021
Michigan man pronounced dead in overnight I-55 crash
The deadly crash occurred late Tuesday night. (Photo/WjBC File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroners Office has announced Kalamazoo, Michigan resident, Rickey M. Washington Jr., ...
Dec 29, 2021
IL Secretary of State departments closing amid COVID-19 uptick statewide starting Jan. 3 for two weeks
Secretary of State Jesse White is encourages the public to visit ilsos.gov for online services. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By HOI ABCHeart of Illinois(ABC)-All Secretary of State departments a...
Dec 29, 2021
Tazewell County Coroner identifies victim of Christmas morning crash
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a single-vehicle accident on Ch...
Dec 29, 2021
Teenager wounded in Bloomington shooting
Bloomington Police say a boy was injured during a shooting earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A shooting Monday night on Bloomington's near eas...
Dec 29, 2021
Hopedale Rescue Squad accepts donation from local medical group
(Left to Right)-Tim Barton-Hopedale Rescue Squad Assistant Chief, Emily Whitson-Hopedale Medical Complex COO, Brian Reed-Hopedale Rescue Squad Chief, and Aldo Rossi-Hopedale Rescue Squad Rig Officer. ...
Dec 28, 2021
