Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
One state lawmaker wants to get rid of Illinois’ Firearm Owners’ Identification card
Illinois is one of only four states with similar laws on the books. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One state lawmaker wants to get rid of Illinois' Firearm O...
Jan 20, 2020
Second annual Sixty Six Games E-Sports Expo sees success
The Sixty Six Games Esports Tournament was held at Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois – ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – The second annual Sixty Six ...
Jan 20, 2020
Third OSF Urgo to open in Bloomington-Normal
The new urgent care clinic is located at 508 IAA Drive in Bloomington. (Photo OSF HealthCare) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A new urgent care clinic will start seeing patients in Bloomingto...
Jan 20, 2020
Illinois senators elect new president
Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) was elected Sunday as the new president of the Illinois State Senate. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois senators elected Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak ...
Jan 20, 2020
Be prepared for snow, freezing rain, arctic air across central Illinois
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday for our entire listening area. (Photo National Weather Service Lincoln) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – All of central Illino...
Jan 17, 2020
Rountree pleads not guilty to child endangerment in connection to daughter’s death
Richard Rountree, 31, of Normal. (Photo Normal Police Department) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The father of Rica Rountree has pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing child endangerment result...
Jan 17, 2020
ISU professor: Senate impeachment trial could last a month
Dr. Kerri Milita teaches politics at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By Blake HaasNORMAL – After House Democrats delivered articles of impeachment – a...
Jan 16, 2020
Winter weather expected across central Illinois Friday
Snow showers are expected to start Friday afternoon and into the evening. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Another round of winter weather is expected to hit central Illinois F...
Jan 16, 2020
Former Bloomington fire chief now heads Alabama department
Mike Kimmerling started his career with the Bloomington Fire Department and served as chief for five years. (Photo courtesy orangebeachal.gov.) By Neil Doyle ORANGE BEACH, AL. – A former ...
Jan 16, 2020
Sexual assault charges filed against Bloomington surgeon
Kink is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington(PHOTO:Bloomington Police) By Katherine Murphy A Bloomington man was arrested Wednesday as a result of a sexual assault and sexual abuse investigatio...
Jan 16, 2020
