Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
AAA: Gas prices up, will decrease after holidays
In 2019, the national gas price average was $2.61, which is ten cents cheaper than the 2018 average of $2.71, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Dec 30, 2019
New laws, increased fines in 2020 for Illinois drivers
Fines for using a streaming device start at $75. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Several new and updated driving laws go into effect in Illinois on New Year's D...
Dec 30, 2019
Bloomington woman identified in fatal crash on city’s west side
The McLean County Coroner’s Office and McLean County Sheriff’s Office are still investigating the crash. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy...
Dec 28, 2019
Bloomington-Normal unemployment down, job growth unchanged over the year
Jobs were up in nine metro areas, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Normal is down...
Dec 27, 2019
Livingston County Coroner identifies man involved in fatal crash Christmas Eve
The crash happened Tuesday night near 2400 North Road in Union Township, according to Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The coroner...
Dec 27, 2019
AAA: Driving high on marijuana is dangerous, illegal
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois New Year’s Day. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – In less than a week recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois. A n...
Dec 27, 2019
Will Illinois’ population continue to shrink?
If the losses are significant, Illinois could see a net loss of population for the entire decade, something Harger says has never happened in the state. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr) SPRINGFIELD –...
Dec 27, 2019
Bond set at $5 million for Cullom man accused of triple homicide
Clifford Brewer appeared on a video feed from the Livingston County Jail Friday, Dec. 28, 2019, as he made his first appearance after being charged with three counts of murder for the Christmas Day sl...
Dec 27, 2019
Illinois law will remove the statute of limitations for adult sex crimes
An earlier state law removed the statute of limitations in sexual assault crimes involving children in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new law wil...
Dec 27, 2019
Families impacted by gas tax increase
It’s all to fix up Illinois roads and build new ones. (Photo Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Illinois' new taxes has been in effect since July, and somebody's put a sharp pencil...
Dec 27, 2019
