Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
State lawmakers hear from nursing home officials at this stage of the pandemic
A union official added, everybody needs to remember that most people want to stay out of nursing homes, in favor of their own homes, for as long as possible. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &...
Nov 24, 2021
Annual parking sting at shopping malls statewide
Those that are busted face hefty fines ranging from up to $350 for parking in a disability spot without a placard to as much as $2,500 and losing your license for a year if caught using a deceased per...
Nov 24, 2021
Illinois Tollway expects 9 million vehicles throughout the holiday weekend
Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend the heaviest travel is expected on Wednesday when nearly 1.8 million vehicles are projected to use the 294-mile tollway system. (Facebook/Illinois Tollway)By WJBC...
Nov 24, 2021
For another year no holiday lights on the Capitol dome in Springfield
The reason is the observation deck is no longer strong enough – and the strings become heavy with ice. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It's safety – not money or the pandem...
Nov 23, 2021
