Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington Police: Two juveniles missing
Madison Knight (15, left) and Bianca Nickum (13, right) went missing Saturday night. (Photo Courtesy BPD) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help from the p...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

New mobile app will help you get around the state fair
A new smart phone app can keep you from getting lost at the Illinois State Fair. (WJBC file photo) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – As smart phones have become such a huge part of our lives today, th...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

Connect Transit preview new routes
Connect Transit approved new routes earlier this year. (Photo courtesy Connect Transit) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit will be holding preview days for riders to get the feel o...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

Low gas prices lead to increased travel
Lower gas prices have allowed many families to afford a vacation this year. (Photo by Scot/Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With school about to start, many families are taking one last road ...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

New mobile app will help you get around Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair app is free on Apple and Android devices. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – As smart phones have become such a huge part of our lives today, the Illi...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

Bloomington Police: Woman, 56, missing
Bloomington Police say Felisa Dukes was last seen on Friday. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Police are is seeking help from the public in locating a missing woman. Felisa Dukes, 5...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2016

Bloomington-Normal Strong Kids campaign reaches target
The Bloomigton-Normal YMCA offers financial help to low-income families to participate in YMCA programs. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A campaign to build Strong Kids in B...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2016

Man tries to jump on train to avoid police
The man just missed the train before being caught by police. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesCHILLICOTHE – A Peoria man has been captured after allegedly kicking out a windo...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Probation for man facing sex and drug charges
Police say the man had GHB in his bag. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A 58 year old man from Kampsville is pleading guilty to sex and drug charges in McLean County...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Manufacturing continues to decline in Illinois
Illinois has seen a steady decline in manufacturing. (ILO/Flickr) By Greg Bishop/IRN SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois will continue to struggle financially until it finds a way to improve its...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016



