Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gov. Pritzker hopeful to remove indoor mask mandate in time for the holidays
Gov. Pritzker held a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday to discuss booster vaccines. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s hopeful the state’s i...
Oct 19, 2021
Sen. Durbin on Colin Powell
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – “An amazing person” is how Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator describes Gen. Colin Powell, who died earli...
Oct 19, 2021
Five hospitalized after apartment complex fire in Bloomington
The fire department confirms that the building is a total loss. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department confirms five people were hospitalized after a lat...
Oct 19, 2021
Rains stalled the progress of the Illinois harvest last week
Corn harvested for grain reached 62 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 59 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 2.7 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Oct 19, 2021
COVID-19 booster shots locally
The McLean County Health Department is offering booster shots at their office and during vaccine clinics around the area. (Facebook/McLean County Health Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The...
Oct 18, 2021
Illinois gas prices drop slightly over the week
The national average is up almost three cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $3.30. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois are still high, averaging $3.41 a...
Oct 18, 2021
Bloomington-Normal housing market on the rise thanks to Rivian, Ferrero workers
Right now, the average price for a two bedroom, two bath home ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 in the McLean County area. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal’s hou...
Oct 18, 2021
Congressional redistricting proposal for Illinois
The final maps could pass during the upcoming fall veto session. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If you like to see strange shapes on a map, the new congressional redistricting proposa...
Oct 15, 2021
ISU Homecoming Parade this weekend
The parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and steps off at the corner of College Avenue and University Street. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The annual Illinois State Uni...
Oct 15, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces $15M in funding to develop new wet lab space
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is announcing more than $15 million in funding to boost the development of wet labs across the state.Eigh...
Oct 14, 2021
