Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
$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
Final 4 days of bell ringing for local Salvation Army
Money raised during the Christmas campaign is used throughout the year for local programs including the Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter, food pantry, comprehensive emergency assistance program, and youth...
Dec 21, 2021
Baby Baphomet takes its place alongside a Christmas tree, Nativity, and menorah in Capitol Rotunda
In addition to the various displays, there stands a large sign from the Secretary of State's office explaining how all of it is legal. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD –...
Dec 20, 2021
