Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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 (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)
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
Illinois Fire Chiefs Association holds annual firefighters’ services outside the state capitol
Immediately southwest of the Capitol is what appears to be a chimney, with firefighters inside and out trying to save lives. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Their famil...
Sep 10, 2021
Two people stabbed Thursday in Dwight; Livingston county man behind bars
Dwight Police report the stabbing occurred Thursday evening. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasDWIGHT – A Livingston County man is facing charges after investigators say he allegedly stabb...
Sep 10, 2021
Illinois House passes big energy bill
The House passed the bill, and the Senate's in on Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – That big energy bill has finally come together in Springfield. Fossil fuels would be on their ...
Sep 10, 2021
Panel backs plans for truck stop, RV park in north Normal despite signage concerns
Town staffers are willing to make an exception because a tall sign is needed to attract motorists traveling on the interstate. (Photo Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Planners support a propose...
Sep 10, 2021
Pet adoptions soaring across central Illinois
A dog was recently adopted at the Central Illinois Humane Society animal shelter. (Photo courtesy: Central Illinois Humane Society animal shelter/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Pet adoption is o...
Sep 09, 2021
