Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Several boats at Lake Bloomington vandalized
Those with information are encouraged to contact the McLean County Sheriff's Office at 309-888-5049 or Mucky Duck at 309-747-3825.(Facebook/Mucky Duck Marina)By WMBD-TVHUDSON – The McLean County...
Syndicated Author Jul 07, 2023

Bloomington police probing shots fired incident
No injuries were reported and the incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police responded to a fireworks complaint Sunday evening that turned ...
Syndicated Author Jul 06, 2023

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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author Jul 03, 2023