Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sen. Durbin has a close call with gunfire; says violence is “friggin’ out of control”
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Blake HaasCHICAGO – During a recent trip to Chicago, Illinois’ Senior Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) had a close call with gunfire on Lakesh...
Oct 26, 2021
Mayor breaks tie as council confirms Urban to fill Ward 6 Bloomington council seat
The council appointed De Urban to represent Ward 6, which covers downtown Bloomington and the city’s west side. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – It took the mayor to br...
Oct 26, 2021
Tailgate N’ Tallboys announce two more headliners for Bloomington music festival
USA concerts announced on Monday country music singer Chase Rice would perform at the Interstate Center next year. (Photo courtesy: USA Concerts) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tailgate N’ Tal...
Oct 25, 2021
MCHD reports two additional COVID-related deaths; 95 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 since Frid...
Oct 25, 2021
Severe weather hit parts of central and southern Illinois Sunday
Tornadoes were reported Sunday near Jacksonville and Chester. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook)By RFD RadioBLOOMINGTON – An active weather pattern hit parts of central a...
Oct 25, 2021
Illinois gas prices continue to rise
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $3.09 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state continue t...
Oct 25, 2021
Labor shortage in the mental health profession
Lauren Wright, who is in charge of Illinois Partners for Human Service, said there are no quick fixes to this labor shortage. (Facebook/IDES)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Behavioral health. Addictio...
Oct 25, 2021
Mayor nominates Downtown Bloomington business owner to fill Carrillo’s Ward 6 seat
The council has until the end of this month to name Carrillo's replacement. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said Friday he's nominating a downtown bus...
Oct 25, 2021
HCC recognized during Manufacturing Month in Illinois
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Acting Director Sylvia Garcia presented the proclamation to Heartland President Keith Cornille. (Twitter/Illinois Departmen...
Oct 22, 2021
Your natural gas bill might be going up by 35 percent this winter
Citizens Utility Board executive director David Kolata. (Facebook/Citizens Utility Board)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As the mercury goes down, the costs go up.Citizens Utility Board executive dire...
Oct 22, 2021
