Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Flash flood watch through Saturday morning
With the heavy rain over the next few days, people are being reminded to not drive through moving or standing water. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Plenty of rain is expected as w...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2021 (Photo courtesy: File)

McLean County Board to consider approval of massive wind farm
The company’s proposal won the unanimous backing of the McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals earlier this week. The McLean County Board will have the final say at its July 15 meeting. (WJBC fil...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2021

Heavy rainfall expected over the weekend
Precipitation totals could reach four to six inches over the next couple of days.(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Heavy rainfall is expected throughout the weekend, leaving a...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2021

Auburn man charged with federal offenses for participating in Capitol Insurrection
Since the deadly capitol insurrection 465 people have been arrested. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Blake Haas AUBURN – An Auburn, Illinois, was arrested on Thursday for crimes related to the U....
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2021

Women in need benefited from the work of senators from around the state by getting free toiletries
Some Illinois state senators, all women, have organized drives around the state to give away personal care products. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Underprivileged w...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2021

Unit 5 schools provide free meals for local children throughout summer
Kits are labeled perishable or non-perishable, with menus so families have an idea of what is being served. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Unit 5 is...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2021

Fall leaf collection could look different in Bloomington
Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy says he and other council members are looking for public input. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is exploring...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2021

District 87 will require masks when school starts in August
District 87 Superintendent Dr. Barry Reilly released an update Wednesday with current plans for a return to school in August. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – At this time, the ...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2021

Connect Transit trustees approve upgrades for 51 Bloomington bus stops
Construction on the ADA compliant bus stops starts this summer. Later this year, trustees will vote on improvements to about 50 bus stops in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Connect T...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2021

Businesses facing labor shortage due to extra unemployment benefits
Bob Bruno, a labor and employment relations professor at the University of Illinois spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You have probably hear...
Syndicated Author Jun 23, 2021



