Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New 861 area code coming to 309 region, assigned to new numbers 2022-2023
The number of assignable numbers with a 309 area code is expected to deplete during the 4th quarter of 2023, according to an ICC release. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A new area code...
Nov 30, 2021
Bloomington High School student to face charges in adult court for bringing loaded gun to school
District 87 administrators said in a statement that the gun was found during a search of the student's possessions, and there was no threat of violence. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 30, 2021
McLean County man charged with 50 child pornography counts
McKee must come up with $100,000 cash to be released from jail. The judge set December 10 for McKee's arraignment. (Photo courtesy IDOT/Facebook) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 71-year old Chenoa man...
Nov 30, 2021
House Majority Leader Greg Harris retiring
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Illinois' top lawmakers says one more year will be quite enough.House Majority L...
Nov 29, 2021
McLean County COVID-19 positivity on the rise; officials, report 383 new cases since Wednesday
McLean County health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County health department reports 383 new cases of COVID-...
Nov 29, 2021
State Sen. Bailey: “Government is not the answer” after seeing Chicago gunfire first-hand
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Remember the "Pastor on the Roof"? He's been joined by the "Candidate on the Roof."State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who is running for governor, has been staying at...
Nov 29, 2021
Illinois gas prices inch up over the past week
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in the state is priced at $3.06 while the most expensive is $4.39. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state a...
Nov 29, 2021
Normal Police still investigating shooting death of Peoria man in September
Normal Police asks anyone with information to contact NPD Detective Kendra DeRosa at (309) 454-9624 Kderosa@normal.org, or Detective John Cleveland at 309-454-9614, Jcleveland@normal.org. (WJBC file p...
Nov 29, 2021
More environmentally friendly gifts this holiday season
The Illinois Public Interest Research Group is out with "Fixed for the Holidays," a guide to spreading holiday cheer while saving electronics from the landfill. (Facebook/Illinois PIRG)By Dave DahlSPR...
Nov 29, 2021
​Thanksgiving cooking tips from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office
Fire marshal spokesperson JC Fultz also cautions those cooking with a turkey fryer, saying they should only be used outside and that you should make sure the turkey is thoroughly thawed before you dro...
Nov 24, 2021
