Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers sending a revised debated legislative district map to Gov. Pritzker
Democrats say dozens of public hears were held on redistricting and that the maps reflect the unique diversity of the state.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmake...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois Senate passes massive clean energy bill
The Illinois Senate passed the bill on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a massive clean energy bill early Wednesday morning.The measure...
Sep 01, 2021
Congresswoman Bustos introduces new bill to lower vehicle emissions
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – An Illinois congresswoman is looking to improve air quality around the state and increase the demand for biofuel...
Sep 01, 2021
Dr. Ezike on masks and vaccines
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Some are frustrated with the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, but the state...
Sep 01, 2021
MFB sending disaster relief for those impacted by Hurricane Ida
There will be volunteer opportunities for the Bloomington-Normal community as disaster relief boxes will be assembled this week. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Midwest Food ...
Sep 01, 2021
Asphalt resurfacing project beginning Thursday on Bloomington’s west side
The road construction begins at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Beginning on Thursday, N. Hinshaw Ave., from Locust St. to Forrest St., will be c...
Aug 31, 2021
Bloomington Police investing Tuesday shooting
Bloomington Police have not released any suspect information. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a shots-fired incident that happened on Tuesd...
Aug 31, 2021
‘Dangerous’ suspect sought after running shoeless from rural Hudson car crash
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Heart of Illinois ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Sheriff’s Office is on ...
Aug 31, 2021
Illinois Department of Revenue: Parents can claim back-to-school expenses
Expenses that qualify include tuition, books and lab fees. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding parents that they may be able...
Aug 31, 2021
Coroner identifies three Normal residents in mobile home park shooting
Officers were called Monday about 3:44 p.m. to Landings Estates located on Lambert Drive in north Normal. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A man and woman in their 60s and a woman...
Aug 31, 2021
