Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Holiday show at the 3rd Sunday Market this weekend
The 3rd Sunday Market is this Sunday from 8am-4pm at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Facebook/3rd Sunday Market)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Plenty of collectibles and craft vendors will be...
Nov 12, 2021
2021 Trouble in Toyland report
A common thread through this year's report is that toys sold online – or second-hand – are sometimes not subject to the same regulations as their more credible – albeit expensive ...
Nov 12, 2021
UIS ceremony honors those who served
Gen. Alicia Tate-Nadeau (Ret.), the director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, was the keynote speaker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – University of Illinois Springfield pu...
Nov 12, 2021
McLean County school administrator among finalists for District 87 superintendent
The new superintendent is scheduled to take over July 1. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board has picked the three finalists to become the next superintendent, ...
Nov 12, 2021
U of I Finance Professor explains Gov. Pritzker’s goal of advancing renewable energy at COP26
Don Fullerton, a professor of finance at the University of Illinois, explains "what's in it for Illinois" for Gov. JB Pritzker attending the climate conference in Scotland. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/...
Nov 11, 2021
Suspect in Bloomington robbery try linked to Reggie Redbird assault on ISU Quad
Police said no one was hurt in the confrontation, and the state's attorney's office is considering whether to file a felony aggravated battery charge against Perez. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ...
Nov 11, 2021
Rivian stock hits record numbers in debut on the Nasdaq exchange
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe (middle) opened Wall Street on Wednesday by ringing the opening bell from the Normal manufacturing plant. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Share...
Nov 10, 2021
Downstate Congressman explaining his vote on the Infrastructure bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A central Illinois Republican congressman is defending his sta...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington Police probing gunfire that struck a business
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help investigatin...
Nov 10, 2021 (Photo courtesy: Flickr)
Social group rallies for affordable housing in Bloomington-Normal
The group is calling for local government and community leaders to use federal stimulus funds to build more affordable housing. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Members of the Sta...
Nov 10, 2021
