Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Delta suspending service to Detroit from Central Illinois Regional Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport Deputy Director Fran Strebing says the service is being suspended for the first quarter of next year and Delta hopes to bring it back by April. (Facebook/Central Illi...
Nov 22, 2021
Normal Theater releases holiday programming schedule
The theater is located in Uptown Normal at 209 North Street. (Facebook/Normal Theater)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The holiday season is upon us and the Normal Theater has released its holiday programm...
Nov 20, 2021
Heyworth school bus accident in Shirley
All five students were evaluated on scene and released to their parents with no reported injuries. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By Neil DoyleSHIRLEY – No kids were injured but the bus driver suffered...
Nov 19, 2021
BPD probing shots fired on city’s southeast side
BPD says no injuries were reported and no arrests have been made. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday morning in Bloo...
Nov 19, 2021
Statewide unemployment rate down and jobs were up last month
The national unemployment rate for October is 4.6 percent. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The statewide unemployment rate was down and jobs were up last month in Illinois.October's ...
Nov 19, 2021
ISBE superintendent wants to revamp standardized testing
An East St Louis senior, TaNyja Streater, said testing is no measure of her capabilities, as she is an A student who scored less than 1000 on the SAT. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Nov 19, 2021
More than 40 McLean County residents receive help for utility bills ahead of holidays
The funding is provided through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – More than 40 McLean County residents are smiling more this h...
Nov 18, 2021
Bloomington Salvation Army in need of bell ringers
Angie Bubon, Development Director of the Bloomington Salvation Army spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Salvation Army/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season i...
Nov 18, 2021
Normal Community A-Train concession stand named best pork chop sandwich in Illinois
The Ironmen A-Train concession crew is made up of mostly alumni’s of Normal Community High School. (Photo courtesy: IHSA/Twitter) By Blake Haas and HOI ABCNORMAL – The Illinois High School...
Nov 17, 2021
IDOT warning drivers to be cautious of roads this winter
State Police Lt. Jody Huffman reminds us to slow down and move over for any stopped vehicle with flashing lights. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Soon enough, we’ll ...
Nov 17, 2021
