Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local farm bureau donates $2 million for Heartland Community College agriculture facility
The $2 million donation was presented Thursday during the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Council breakfast. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heart...
Mar 17, 2022
Bradley University is starting an online class in songwriting
It's a certificate, not-for-credit course, and Peoria troubadour Barry Cloyd is one of the instructors. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There's no guarantee of royalties, but that's s...
Mar 15, 2022
Bloomington City Council addresses deadly violence at home and abroad
The city's mayor said he wants the community's Russian sister city relationship to continue, while an alderwoman is renewing her pushing for a special commission to study gun violence. (WJBC file phot...
Mar 15, 2022
Case of Avian influenza found in McLean County
Samples from the positive Illinois flock were tested at the University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. (Photo courtesy: USDA) By RFD Radio and Blake HaasMCLEAN COUNTY – A case of A...
Mar 14, 2022
Local Dr. says the war in Ukraine is increasing American’s stress levels
Dr. Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local doctor, the war in Ukraine increases Americans’ stress levels....
Mar 14, 2022
Wall Street experiences ups and downs amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
Chris Ruedi, a Financial Advisor with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just like the commodity market, equ...
Mar 10, 2022
Fight breaks out amongst students at Kingsley Junior High
No students were harmed in the event, as many were in first period when the quarrel occurred.(Photo carried from Google Maps)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- A physical altercation between students at Kingsl...
Mar 10, 2022
Sharin Of The Green Parade this weekend in Uptown Normal
Any donations made to the Children’s Home and Aid on Saturday during the parade will go to families throughout Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Facebook event)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Walking the st...
Mar 10, 2022
Winter weather advisory Thursday afternoon for Bloomington-Normal
The latest road conditions can be found at gettingaroundillinois.com. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions ...
Mar 10, 2022
Unit 5 School Board makes cuts
It was a packed house for the Unit 5 school board meeting Wednesday night. (Facebook/Jenise Rebholz HOI News)By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCNORMAL – McLean County’s largest school district voted...
Mar 10, 2022
