Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Prices at the pump down over the past week
According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump are down over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinois continue to fall as the average price per...
Dec 27, 2021
Dan Brady issues statement concerning Satanic display in Illinois State Capitol
A Satanic display at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. (Photo Courtesy of Dave Dahl).By Jake FogalFollowing the holiday display of a Satanic Temple that is currently in place at the Illinois State ...
Dec 23, 2021
$2 million from the estate of Chicago World War II vet is going to various charities
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs (podium). (Facebook/Treasurer Mike Frerichs)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Several non-profit groups are getting an early Christmas present on behalf of a Chicago Wor...
Dec 23, 2021
ISP reminds drivers about the state’s ‘Move Over’ law
So far this year, 22 state police squad cars have been hit by Scott's Law violators, injuring 13 troopers. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – This is Scott's Law Day in Il...
Dec 23, 2021
State Farm donates $10K to The Baby Fold
State Farm Enterprise Risk Management Vice President Andrea Doss presents a $10,000 check to Aimee Beam, Vice President of The Baby Fold. (Heather Paul/Brand Promotions Specialist at State Farm.)By Ja...
Dec 22, 2021
Miller Park Zoo reopens Katthoefer Animal Building, four big cats have recovered from COVID-19
The Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 S. Morris Ave. in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Katthoefer Animal Building at the Miller Park Zoo will re-open Wednesday, De...
Dec 22, 2021
Livingston County man sentenced to 135 years in prison for sexually molesting a child
Cory Melvin, 35, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Livingston County man has been sentenced to 135 years behind bars fo...
Dec 22, 2021
Sonic Boom identified as loud boom heard across Central IL Tuesday
(Facebook/Photo Courtesy of Associated Press)By Jake FogalAt approximately 11:20 a-m, area residents heard a large noise, accompanied by mild shaking in some areas. Illinois Emergency Management Agenc...
Dec 21, 2021
Illinois State halts in-person learning for first two weeks of Spring Semester
Illinois State’s first two weeks of Spring Semester will be transitioned into online learning. (Facebook/Illinois State University.)By Jake FogalNORMAL- Wednesday Evening, Illinois State Preside...
Dec 21, 2021
Normal West student awarded full-tuition Greenville Scholarship
Carolyn Smolen, holding a check granting paid tuition for receiving the Women in Leadership Scholarship from Greenville University. (Greenville University)By Jake FogalCarolyn Smolen of Bloomington, h...
Dec 21, 2021
