Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Police and health professionals hold “Opioid Crisis Next Door” conference in Springfield
Dan Zsido, a former sheriff's lieutenant who now is an anti-drug advocate, spoke at an "Opioid Next Door" conference in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – T...
Aug 04, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces new mask mandates
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is taking the guesswork and debate away from local school boards. He announced Wednesday afternoon publi...
Aug 04, 2021
Miller Park Zoo is around two weeks away from opening a new monkey exhibit
Tetzloff said he hopes that the new exhibit will attract a larger audience to Miller Park Zoo.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A new monkey exhibit is just weeks away from...
Aug 04, 2021
McLean County Coroner identifies fatal crash victim
This incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and McLean County Sheriff’s office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle HUDSON – A man from Normal has been identified a...
Aug 04, 2021
Town of Normal names Mike Matejka Citizen of the Year
Mike Matejka served on the Bloomington City Council from 1989-2007. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Mike Matejka has been named the 2021 Citizen of the Year in the Town of Normal...
Aug 04, 2021
Back 2 School Alliance backpack drive is next week
Since 1999, the organization has provided supplies for kids in Bloomington-Normal schools who qualify for free or reduced lunches. (Facebook/Back to School Alliance)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Bac...
Aug 04, 2021
ISU President: More students are submitting their vaccine information
Illinois State University President Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Classes at Illinois State Universit...
Aug 04, 2021
Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich files lawsuit over not being allowed to run for elected office
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Photo courtesy: MGN/HOI)By Blake Haas and RFD RadioCHICAGO – A lawsuit was filed this week by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.The former Governor is s...
Aug 03, 2021
Sen. Durbin working with Illinois Attorney General to pass bankruptcy reform for student loan borrowers
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator is working with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to pass bankruptcy reform for student...
Aug 03, 2021
Prosecutors gain third conviction for 2019 Bloomington killing
Amari McNabb, 22. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has found a man guilty of first-degree murder, but determined he wasn’t the shooter wh...
Aug 03, 2021
