Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Cadets of Lincoln’s Challenge Academy walk across the stage
90 cadets from around the state received their diplomas. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – An education program based in Illinois works to put teens on th...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2021

Local nonprofit looking to collect toys for over 5,000 children in McLean county
Registration to receive toys can be made by email at bloomington.il@toysfortots.org or by phone at 309-829-9476. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season is right...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2021

Bloomington Police: Bucket with over 380 grams of cannabis left on city southwest side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police need the public’s help in locating a person...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2021

Illinois gas prices slightly down over the week
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in the state is $3.19 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state dropped about a penn...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2021

LaHood: “Not the time or place” to pass Build Back Better agenda
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (WJBC file photo) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As Democrats from across the country continue to debate President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a central ...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2021

19-year old man dies after car-school bus crash in Normal
Normal Police, the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the coroner’s office are continuing to investigate the crash. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The driver of a car th...
Syndicated Author Oct 29, 2021

Man in critical condition after school bus crash in Normal
The intersection at Main and Summit was closed for several hours. Police say the intersection has reopened. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The driver of a car is in critical condition afte...
Syndicated Author Oct 29, 2021

Bloomington senior receives $200,000 Navy ROTC scholarship
The Navy’s ROTC scholarship is only awarded to five students in the Midwest area, and Burns was the only student from Illinois to receive it. (Twitter/Bloomington Raider Football)By HOI ABCBLOOM...
Syndicated Author Oct 29, 2021

Illinois congressional map headed to the governor’s desk
HB 1291 has passed the Senate, 41-18, and the House, 71-43, and awaits the governor's action. (Twitter/Mike Miletich)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The new congressional map is headed to the governor...
Syndicated Author Oct 29, 2021

Rivian plans largest expansion so far at plant in Normal
Rivian filed plans with Normal's town government requesting approval of an amended site plan for a 623,000 square foot addition, which would be built along the western side of the local plant. (Photo ...
Syndicated Author Oct 29, 2021



