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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
Increased traffic enforcement for Independence Day weekend
Over last year's 4th of July holiday in Illinois, there were 19 crashes leaving 20 people dead. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Drivers can expect to see increased poli...
Jun 30, 2023
Illinois Tollway expects more than 9 million vehicles on the roads over the 4th of July weekend
Illinois Tollway spokesperson Dan Rozek says they are asking for the public's help to keep people safe on the roads. (Facebook/Illinois Tollway)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Tollway is ...
Jun 30, 2023
IBHE: U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action is disappointing
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned affirmative action, ruling that race can't be a specific consideration in the college admissions process. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 30, 2023
U of I looking at the wildfires through an economic lens
By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You can count the U.S. job market and economy among the things the Canadian wildfires affect. The Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois is looking at t...
Jun 29, 2023
Kitchen fire displaces four in Bloomington
The fire was located in the kitchen and quickly extinguished within 10 minutes. (Photo Courtesy of Bloomington Fire Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington house fire displaced four nea...
Jun 28, 2023
Midwest Food Bank sends relief to victims of tornados in the southern United States
The Salvation Army is currently assessing needs in the area. More relief may be requested in the coming days. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Midwest Food Bank announced it will s...
Jun 28, 2023
Air quality remains unhealthy Wednesday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Due to the poor air quality, active children and adults, especially those with respiratory issues, should avoid outdoor activity. (Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Lincoln)By WJBC StaffBLOOMI...
Jun 28, 2023
New Amtrak high speed rail between Chicago and St. Louis
The Chicago-St Louis run is now less than five hours, thanks to the $2 billion project, mostly from federal dollars. (Photo Facebook/Governor JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – Celebrating the fi...
Jun 27, 2023
