Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
WATCH: Bloomington Police calling for help to identify suspect in a burglary case
Bloomington Police released a video of the suspect on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police ask for the public’s help in identifying a suspect...
Jul 13, 2021
Magician Justin Willman performing at ISU’s family weekend
Magician Justin Willman. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake Haas NORMAL – In-person acts are returning to Illinois State University’s family weekend, as the University an...
Jul 13, 2021
Longtime Sheriff’s Deputy announcing a bid for Sheriff
Lt. Matt Lane, Support Services Commander of the McLean County Sheriff’s Department. (Photo courtesy: Matt Lane) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A long-time McLean County Sheriff’s Deput...
Jul 13, 2021
Update on special bulk waste pickup in Bloomington
You can find more information about the special bulk waste pickup here. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – City Hall) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Special bulk waste pickup in the City of Bloo...
Jul 13, 2021
U of I professor weighs in on a later primary election
Brian Gaines, a professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a member of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, says since primaries already occur on ...
Jul 13, 2021
This week’s USDA crop report is a wet one
Soybeans blooming reached 48 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 39 percent. (WJBC file photo) From USDA There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 11, 2021. Statew...
Jul 13, 2021
State announces 3 winners in vaccine lottery
Last Thursday, the first million-dollar winner was chosen in Chicago, and three $150,000 scholarship winners were picked in DeKalb County, Suburban Cook County and Chicago.(Twitter/Governor JB Pritzke...
Jul 13, 2021
Connect Transit board appoints new general manager
According to our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC, Braun’s first-year salary will be $157,000. (Photo courtesy Connect Transit) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Connect Transit has named Da...
Jul 13, 2021
UI study: Baby needs consistency
Barbara Fiese, professor emeritus of family studies, University of Illinois, says establishing a bedtime routine and a consistent bedtime benefits children as young as three months old. (Photo courtes...
Jul 12, 2021
Gas prices on the decline over the past week
Gas prices are on the decline in the past week. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After the holiday weekend, gas prices across the state are on the decline.In the past week, pri...
Jul 12, 2021
