Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Salvation Army of McLean County updates programming amid outbreak
The Salvation Army at 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington. (Facebook/The Salvation Army Bloomington IL) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Like so many other organizations, the Salvation Army of M...
Mar 18, 2020
BPD probing shots fired incident on city’s east side
Anyone with information should call BPD Detective Curt Maas at 309-434-2534 or Cmaas@cityblm.org. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shots f...
Mar 18, 2020
Illinois’ congressional races take shape after primaries
Jeanne Ives has been coined the winner of the Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters cast their ...
Mar 18, 2020
Red Cross Evening of Stars postponed
The Red Cross says tickets will be valid for the new date. (Photo courtesy American Red Cross) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross annual Evening of Stars fundraiser that was ...
Mar 17, 2020
Connect Transit to suspend fare collection
Bus service is still operating, but continue to check www.connect-transit.com regularly for service updates. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Connect Transit is suspending fare colle...
Mar 17, 2020
AAA: Illinois gas prices drop 19 cents on the week
On the week, gas price averages in 35 states decreased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
Lawmakers bracing for running the General Assembly by conference call
Lawmaking is a face-to-face business. But in these times people are getting by another way. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long the coronavirus crisis last...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
In a release announcing the endorsement Gov. Pritzker noted the U.S. is facing "some of the biggest challenges of our time." (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By APCHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Mar 16, 2020
McLean County Board meeting postponed until end of month
The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed until March 31. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board will postpone its meeting Tuesday ...
Mar 16, 2020
Restrictions announced for Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court cases
If you have any questions you are urged to check the Illinois Supreme Court website for additional procedures as to the Eleventh Circuit after March 16. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
