Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Central Illinoisans won’t have the best view of Saturday’s partial solar eclipse
John Martin, associate professor of astronomy and physics and director of the observatory at the University of Illinois Springfield, says Saturday's partial solar eclipse will happen just before noon....
Oct 13, 2023
Crop counters have updated their harvest forecast
Based on October 1 conditions, the Illinois corn yield is forecast at 200 bushels per acre, down 14 bushels from 2022. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)By USDACorn: Planted area is estimated at 11.2 milli...
Oct 13, 2023
ISU students gather in solidarity with Israel
Ariel Atias runs track for Illinois State University and is from Haifa, Israel. He's been able to talk with his family when he's not busy with school and training. (Facebook/Bone Student Center)By WMB...
Oct 12, 2023
Normal police to use drones during ISU Homecoming Parade
ISU's Homecoming Parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14. The parade will start near University Street and College Avenue. (Twitter/Illinois State University Homecoming)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The ...
Oct 11, 2023
Illinois crops are almost halfway harvested
(Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau photo submitted by Lindsay Starwalt of Cumberland County.)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 8, 2023. ...
Oct 11, 2023
CDM opens new Luckey Climber exhibit
The new Luckey Climber spans more than two stories and can light up with embedded color-changing LEDs. (Photo courtesy Children’s Discovery Museum)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Children’...
Oct 10, 2023
IMA hosting “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour
The makers tour featured a stop in Springfield Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – You just might see a big, 56-foot bus wrapped in blue and green, festoo...
Oct 09, 2023
Illinois gas prices down over the last week
Gas prices in the state are 31 cents cheaper than a month ago and stand 74 cents lower compared to this time last year, according to GasBuddy. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Average...
Oct 09, 2023
Woman identified as victim in McLean County train collision
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD ARROWSMITH – Saybrook resident Susan Wright, 75, died after enduring multiple blunt injuries due to a sport utility vehi...
Oct 07, 2023
ISP arrest Fairbury police officer for alleged criminal sexual assault
Illinois State Police say the investigation is ongoing. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WJBC StaffFAIRBURY – An officer with the Fairbury Police Department has been arrested for alleged crimi...
Oct 06, 2023
