Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Child Protection Network launching Blue Umbrella campaign
The campaign kicks off in April. (Photo courtesy: Child Protection Network/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – April is child abuse awareness month, and one local agency is trying to raise funds...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2021

State Police wrote over 1,300 tickets in three-week Move Over crackdown this year
Illinois State Police director Brendan Kelly promotes "Scott's Law," which requires drivers to slow down and – if it's safe – move over if there's a vehicle – with flashing lights ...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2021

Democrats in Illinois House condemn Rep. Chris Miller for “fighting words” leading up to Capitol insurrection
State Rep. Chris Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House condemned Rep, Chris Miller (R-Oakland) for what you might ca...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2021

IWU seen as transfer destination for Heartland Community College students
Illinois Wesleyan University and Heartland Community College signed the agreement on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Leaders from Illinois Wesle...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2021

Storms damage several Unit 5 school buildings
Also at Normal West, Brown said storms tore the roof off a mechanical room. (Photo courtesy: Unit 5)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Several school buildings in Unit 5, in the Twin-Cities, ...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2021

Police investigating shots fired on the city’s east side
Bloomington Police encourage anyone with information to contact the department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police ask for the public’s help after a...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2021

Gov. Pritzker announces bridge to Phase Five
Gov. Pritzker made the announcements on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If everything goes as planned, Gov. JB Pritzker can look at Thursday as a big, big step f...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2021

Cannabis consumption bar to open in Sesser; first in Illinois
The lounge is the first in the state of Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ first on-site cannabis consumption bar will soon open in Southern Illino...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2021

UPDATE: Local family sues school district over sexual abuse allegations
Attorney Jeff Green is still waiting for a statement from the district. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FARMER CITY – A local family is suing the Blue Ridge School District, w...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2021

Heartland Community College returning to in-person instruction in the fall
Steve Fast, Director of Public Information at Heartland Community College spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – After a year of online learning...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2021



