Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
MCHD reports two more COVID-19 deaths; rolling positivity rate down to 2.2%
Local health officials report 277 McLean County residents remain in home isolation.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID...
Oct 14, 2021
St. Louis Cardinals fire Manager Mike Shildt over “philosophical differences”
The St. Louis Cardinals announced their decision on Thursday. (Facebook/Nicolas Henderson)By WJBC Staff ST. LOUIS, MO. - The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that they have agreed to part ...
Oct 14, 2021
Bus driver shortage across the nation
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Many school districts are looking for more bus drivers, and that includes Un...
Oct 14, 2021 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)
Ferrero breaks ground on first-ever production center in United States
The ground breaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Fererro’s facility in Bloomington. (Twiiter/Mark Denzler)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Ferrero Group has broken ground on the company's first c...
Oct 14, 2021
OSF PromptCare offering drive-through flu shot clinics in Bloomington
Shots will be given under the canopy at the entrance of Eastland Medical Plaza II (Building B), on the campus of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By ...
Oct 13, 2021
