Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Republicans react to governor’s school mask mandate
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Republicans reacted to Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate for schools by deploying phrases...
Aug 05, 2021
Catholic Diocese of Peoria schools will follow Gov. Pritzker’s mask mandate
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria includes 42 elementary and secondary schools, 9,600 students, and 850 teachers across 26 counties. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – The Catholic Dio...
Aug 05, 2021
Bloomington Police arrest man wanted in Virginia shooting
Travarish D. Carpenter, 29, of Portsmouth, Va. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Virginia man remains behind bars in McLean County on charges out of Vir...
Aug 04, 2021
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
