Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU Graduate Aims to Change Fire Prevention Regulations
Anyone that would like to learn how to use a fire extinguisher can speak reach out to the local fire department to get information about the preventative training. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Departm...
Sep 13, 2021
Senate passes energy legislation to use wind and solar power and phase out fossil fuels
State Sen Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort), presenting the energy bill to final passage today, says the word is "decarbonization.” (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Th...
Sep 13, 2021
Central Illinois pumpkin producer seeing smaller harvest due to wet summer
Radar said the farm grows over 45 different kinds of pumpkins and gourds. (Photo courtesy: Radar Family Farms) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Halloween is around the corner, and pumpkin farmers are begi...
Sep 13, 2021
MCHD reports 119 new cases of COVID-19; 7-day rolling positivity rate declines
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health Department officials report 119 new cases of CO...
Sep 13, 2021
Attorney General Raoul launching new task force to stop organized retail theft
Illinois Attorney General (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Attorney General Kwame Raoul is announcing a new task force to fight organized retail crime. Retail theft is b...
Sep 13, 2021
Bloomington dirt bike driver facing weapon and attempted fleeing police charges
Bloomington Police have not released the drivers identity. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A dirt bike driver remains behind bars in McLean County after Bloomington Polic...
Sep 13, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois down over the week
The cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.55 today while the most expensive is $3.89, according to GasBuddy price reports. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illi...
Sep 13, 2021
Farmers in Illinois have updated their 2021 predictions
The Illinois corn yield is forecast at a record 214 bushels per acre, up 22 bushels from 2020. (WJBC File Photo) By USDA SPRINGFIELD – September yield forecast for 2021 season. Corn: Planted are...
Sep 13, 2021
City proposal extends Bloomington’s ban on utility shutoffs until end of September
The city council is expected to vote on the extension at its meeting, set for 6 p.m. Monday on the fourth floor of the Government Center in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGT...
Sep 13, 2021
Former McLean County Sheriff’s lieutenant responded to Ground Zero following 9/11
When Serone went to Ground Zero, she said she finally understood what those officers had been through. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – In McLean County, a former...
Sep 11, 2021
