Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Miller Park Zoo offering free admission on Veterans Day
Miller Park Zoo Superintendent Jay Tetzloff spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington wants to say thank you to all th...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington man identified as victim of Monday night shooting in Peoria
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Peoria Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasPEORIA – The Peoria County Coroner’s office has identified a Bloomington man who ...
Nov 09, 2021
Legislative panel hears about disease outbreaks at veteran’s homes
In Illinois, the suicide rate per 100,000 people is 27 for veterans – and fourteen for the general population. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – From disease outbreaks...
Nov 09, 2021
Bloomington City Manager details COVID-19 vaccines and testing for city employees
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – More and more government employees are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine in the city of Bloomington.A...
Nov 09, 2021
Bloomington City Council supports tax hikes to fund $22.8 million library addition, backs new police officers’ contract
Final action will be taken later this month when the council votes on the library's tax levy for next year. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Lib...
Nov 09, 2021
Local Health officials report two more COVID-related deaths
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials are reporting two addition...
Nov 08, 2021 A COVID-19 testing facility, formally located at the Interstate Center was ran by Reditus Labs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC)
Gov. Pritzker wraps up a European tour with a panel discussion with other U.S. governors
Gov. Pritzker says the new climate legislation in Illinois is just the start. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The governor’s wrapping up his European tour with a pan...
Nov 08, 2021
Normal West FFA goes back-to-back as National Livestock Judging Champions
Paige Lemenager, Preston Rhode and Lauren Mohr. (Facebook/Earlybird)By RFD RadioNORMAL – It’s been quite the run for the Normal West FFA Livestock Judging Team.They’ve gone back-to-b...
Nov 08, 2021
Illinois gas prices continue to inch up
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $3.14 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have risen almo...
Nov 08, 2021
Key council vote Monday on $22.8 million Bloomington library addition
The city council Monday night is being asked to approve a joint resolution with the library board on funding. Final action is expected November 22 when aldermen vote on the tax levy, which covers the ...
Nov 08, 2021
