Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees starts Thursday at the Interstate Center
The Festival of Trees is The Baby Fold’s largest fundraiser. It helps support local programs for kids. (Facebook/The Baby Fold)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees ...
Nov 17, 2021
CIRA passenger traffic remains mostly leisure travel
As for holiday travel, CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says some of the airlines have added flights for Thanksgiving. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Nov 17, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs EV incentive plan to help Illinois companies like Rivian
Gov. Pritzker signed the plan on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Dave DahlROCKFORD – To State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), the Rivian plant in Normal is only the beginning. He...
Nov 16, 2021
Illinois’ election board has tossed out a complaint about former State Rep. Mautino
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino was a state representative, he did not keep his campaig...
Nov 16, 2021
Illinois corn and soybean harvest wrapping up
Corn harvested for grain reached 95 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 92 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.6 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Nov 16, 2021
