Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bailey announces run for Congress
Darren Bailey. (Photo courtesy Kent Casson)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It looks like southern Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and former gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are goin...
Jul 05, 2023
New state law clarifies when a hotel can remove an unruly guest
Hyatt Place in Uptown Normal. (Photo from bloomingtonnormal.place.hyatt.com)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a law protecting hotel workers from unruly guests.The bill came ...
Jul 05, 2023
State climatologist: June was slightly cooler and definitely drier than normal
June precipitation totals are still being calculated because of last week’s storms that swept across the central portion of the state. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – June weath...
Jul 04, 2023
Active weather closed out the week for Illinois farmers
Severe weather last week damaged some crops across central Illinois. (Facebook/IL Corn)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 2, 2023. State...
Jul 04, 2023
Two men arrested for stolen car and catalytic converters in Bloomington
33-year-old Donte Gray of Dolton and 29-year-old Aaron Marshall of Riverdale were taken into custody. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two men were arrested in Bloomington last week for ...
Jul 03, 2023
Illinois gas prices down about 10 cents from last week
Prices in Illinois are down more than $1.40 a gallon compared to this time last year, according to GasBuddy. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – As people continue to travel during the I...
Jul 03, 2023
Cleaning up tree debris after a storm
The extension’s Chris Enroth says any limbs or trees near power lines should be dealt with by the utility company. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Dealing with downed tree limbs...
Jul 03, 2023
State fire marshal urges the public to leave fireworks to the professionals
Fire marshal spokesperson JC Fultz advises against using fireworks in your backyard. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fire Marshall's office is asking the public to ...
Jul 03, 2023
Local 4th of July celebrations
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Many communities around McLean County and central Illinois will be celebrating our freedom for Independence Day.On Tuesday, July 4 join WJBC and State Farm at Miller P...
Jun 30, 2023
GasBuddy: Independence Day weekend gas prices projected to be lower from a year ago
According to GasBuddy’s 2023 summer travel survey, 36% of drivers are planning to take a road trip over the Independence Day weekend, up 9% from last year. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMING...
Jun 30, 2023
