Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Unit 5 School Board decides masks should be worn to start school year
Unit 5 plans a “reevaluation day” on September 21, as school leaders plan to look at data and the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) before deciding whether to chan...
Jul 29, 2021
ISP called to two serious crashes, one fatal, on I-55 in McLean County
The tanker driver, a 63-year old man from Mascoutah was pronounced dead at the scene by the McLean County coroner. The man’s name has not been released. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fir...
Jul 29, 2021
New legislation increases opportunities for special education students
Gov. Pritzker on Wednesday signed legislation that increases opportunities for students with special needs. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By IIS Radio SPRINGFIELD – A new state law aims to help older...
Jul 28, 2021
IDPH fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
The CDC recommends that all teachers and students in kindergarten through 12th grade mask up as well, regardless of vaccination status. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illin...
Jul 28, 2021
Heat advisory for most of Central Illinois
A heat advisory will go into effect at 1 p.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Thursday. (Twitter/NWS Lincoln IL) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Most of central Illinois will be under a heat advisory Wednes...
Jul 28, 2021
Governor signs bills addressing the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a bill for couples in the LGBTQ+ community. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A package of legislation addressing the LGBTQ+ communit...
Jul 28, 2021
Normal Mayor estimates underpass project a minimum of three years away
The only no vote came from Town Council member Stan Nord. He considers the underpass a "luxury" item compared to higher priorities like infrastructure improvements. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By B...
Jul 27, 2021
Clinton Police recover stolen bikes; encourage residents to document serial numbers of personal bikes
Clinton Police recovered some stolen bikes on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – Clinton Police encourage residents to document bicycle serial numbers after...
Jul 27, 2021
Bloomington accepting application’s to fill Ward 6 board seat
Bloomington council member Jenn Carillo. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Ward 6 can now apply to fill Bloomington council member Jenn Carillo’s seat after ...
Jul 27, 2021
U of I Extension covering 4-H enrollment fee’s for youth in Central Illinois
The University of Illinois Extension Office is offering to wave enrollment fee’s starting Sept. 1. (Photo courtesy: 4-H/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The University of Illinois Extension...
Jul 27, 2021
