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Statewide indoor mask mandate now in effect
The new indoor mask mandate is now in effect, and includes stores, restaurants, gyms and any other indoor public spaces. (WJBC file photoBy IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Heading to the store? Make sure...
Aug 30, 2021
Illinois gas prices up five cents over the week
The cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.85 while the most expensive is $4.29, according to GasBuddy. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices inched up five cents over the...
Aug 30, 2021
ISU faculty member, who reported Jelani Day’s disappearance, says it’s ‘unlike him’
Bloomington Police are working closely with both ISU and Peru Police to track down Day, who was last seen on campus in the Bone Student Center Tuesday, according to the photo released by Bloomington P...
Aug 30, 2021
Bloomington resident is a $1 million winner in the state’s vaccine lottery
The full list of winner locations of the 'All In for the Win' vaccine lottery can be found on allin.illinois.gov. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The final drawing of ...
Aug 27, 2021
Missing ISU grad student’s car found in LaSalle County
Bloomington and Peru Police are asking anyone who may have seen Day, or anyone else driving his car to contact authorities. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL –...
Aug 27, 2021
Bloomington man facing multiple gun charges after Friday shooting
Bloomington Police encourage anyone with information to contact the department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man faces multiple weapon charges after poli...
Aug 27, 2021
Mayor of East Peoria says city won’t enforce governor’s COVID mandates
In a Facebook post, Mayor John Kahl said they encourage everyone to remain respectful of each other and be respectful of any policies that members of the business community may choose to implement.(Fa...
Aug 27, 2021
Road closures around Uptown Normal for Sweet Corn Circus
The festival hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. (Facebook/Sweet Corn Circus) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Sweet Corn Circus will be held in Uptown Normal this S...
Aug 27, 2021
Campustown Supply gets pushback for “anti-vaxxers are not welcome here” sign
Owner Daniel Maloney said with the recent spike in COVID cases, he’s worried about those in the high risk group contracting the virus. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC NORMAL – One stor...
Aug 27, 2021
District 87 Superintendent calls Pritzker teacher vax mandate a “positive thing”
District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The leader of District 87 is calling Gov. Pritzker’s new vaccine mandate for educators R...
Aug 26, 2021
