Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Bloomington-Normal hospitals nearing capacity; officials report 35 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County Health officials report hospital beds in Bloomington-Normal are nearing capacity. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County hospitals are nearing capacity...
Sep 09, 2021
Illinois House lawmakers debating clean energy proposal
The revised plan includes money for wind, solar, and clean job grants and funding for the state to purchase electric vehicles to upgrade the government fleet. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffS...
Sep 09, 2021
Bloomington Fire Dept. holding 9/11 memorial on Saturday honoring the 20-year anniversary
Bloomington Fire Chief Eric West spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Fire Dept./Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Saturday marks 20-years since the terror attack...
Sep 09, 2021
Annual music festival returns to Uptown Normal
Make Music Normal runs Friday from 5-10pm and Saturday from 1-10pm in Uptown Normal. The event is for all ages and free to attend. (Facebook/Uptown Normal) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Make Music Norm...
Sep 09, 2021
Leader of McLean County’s largest school district gets 4% pay raise
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle. (Photo courtesy Unit 5) By HOI ABC NORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board is extending the contract of Superintendent Kristen Weikle and also giving her a 4% ...
Sep 09, 2021
Former Governor Bruce Rauner back in Springfield for a visit
In what he says is his first interview since leaving office in 2019, Illinois’ former governor, Bruce Rauner, tells WJBC News why he thinks he lost in 2018. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGF...
Sep 09, 2021
Former Normal Community football coach Dick Tharp has died
Dick Tharp was honored last week as Normal Community named the football field in his honor. (Facebook/McLean County U5) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Former Normal Community football coach Dick Tharp, ...
Sep 09, 2021
