Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATE: Juvenile confesses to puncturing school bus tires in Chenoa in prank
Cornwall is filling out a report to send to the state's attorney for possible charges. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC CHENOA – A juvenile has confessed to puncturing the fr...
Jun 02, 2022
State Board of Elections launching new voting measure for those with disabilities
The option is available for the June 28 primary election. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – The State Board of Elections is launching a new effort to make it easier ...
Jun 02, 2022
Finalists revealed for 2022 State Farm Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet
Former Tri-Valley High School Viking, University of Arkansas Track & Field standout, and Olympic Trials participant, Stephanie (Brown) Brokaw, will be the keynote speaker. (Facebook/State Farm Stu...
Jun 02, 2022
Upcoming Make Music Normal to be without familiar face, Leah Marlene
Make Music Normal is an all-ages, free-to-attend festival taking place annually in Uptown Normal. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Make Music Normal is making a return to Uptow...
Jun 02, 2022
Man charged with setting fire to Heyworth home where estranged wife was staying
Jason Harris, 33, of Bloomington. (Photo McLean County Jail)By HOI ABCHEYWORTH – Heyworth's police chief calls it one of the most serious crimes to happen in the small McLean County community si...
Jun 02, 2022
Superintendent scolds vandals for puncturing tires on school buses
Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to call the Prairie Central Unit Office at 815-692-2504 or the Chenoa Police Department at 815-945-7111. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCCHENOA – ...
Jun 02, 2022
Local organizations celebrating pride month
The McLean County Museum of is hanging up flags to celebrate the month. (Photo courtesy: Mclean County Museum of History/ Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – June is pride month, and central Il...
Jun 01, 2022
IDNR: The public can return to bird feeding activities
According to the DNR, the public should still wash their birdfeeders and baths before putting them out again. (Photo courtesy: Mt. Glasgow Area/Facebook) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – The I...
Jun 01, 2022
Famous Dave’s closes their doors after 22-years
The restaurant is closing after 22-years. (Photo courtesy: Famous Dave’s/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington restaurant is closing its doors after serving central Illinois f...
Jun 01, 2022
Miller Park Zoo hosts 131st birthday celebration Saturday
More information about Miller Park Zoo’s Birthday Party Event can be found by calling 309-434-2250. (Photo Courtesy of City of Bloomington)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Bring out the candles ...
Jun 01, 2022
