Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Black Lives Matter flag leads to eviction
Burton says a vice president with the company came to his apartment and took the flag off of the balcony. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Resident Do...
Jul 08, 2020
Sheriff condemns bond help
According to Sandage, Black Lives Matter and the Chicago Community Bond Fund posted $87,705 to free 13 inmates (PHOTO:HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois, ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sherif...
Jul 08, 2020
Bloomington cancels Labor Day Parade
The Trades & Labor is exploring social media and other options to mark the holiday and give voice to workers' concerns. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly/Facebook) By A...
Jul 07, 2020
Man facing multiple aggravated battery charges after allegedly using lighter to burn a child
Javon Robinson. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a man after allegedly using a cigarette lighter to cause burns to a young ...
Jul 07, 2020
Navy veteran rides bike across country for Creativet organization
As a Navy veteran himself, Crifasi said this program can be powerful. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – One man is making a cross country journey on two wheels for...
Jul 07, 2020
Group of buisness leaders kicks off “No Progressive Tax” campaign
A new coalition of business leaders wants you to vote No on the tax question in November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A group of business leaders kicked off a "No Prog...
Jul 07, 2020
Normal’s mayor laments political divide as council okays his transit board pick
Timothy McCue. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Political divisions on the Normal Town Council were evident Monday night as Mayor Chris Koos made a much-antic...
Jul 07, 2020
Illinois congressman sponsoring new Coronavirus bill
A congressman from Chicago's north suburbs, Brad Schneider, says the federal government ought to show it's prepared for any resurgence of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD...
Jul 07, 2020
McLean County Museum of History names new Executive Director
Dr. Julie Emig. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History/Facebook) By AJ Harris BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History has appointed a new Executive Director. Current Executiv...
Jul 06, 2020
Gas prices take a dip in the last week
Gas prices are as low as $2.29 a gallon across the state. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyGas prices have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.29 per gallon toda...
Jul 06, 2020
