Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Secretive charges exposes Big Energy companies
What better way for consumer groups to make their case against Big Energy than to bring out a woman who is struggling to keep up with her payments to keep warm? (Photo Courtesy of Senator Cristina Cas...
Jan 31, 2022
Winter Storm Warning issued for Central Illinois
Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous, impacting morning and evening commutes. (File Photo/WJBC)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The National Weather Service in Lincoln has put a Winter Storm Warning i...
Jan 31, 2022
Cancelled session days hurting business in downtown Springfield
Covid knocked out eleven of twelve House session days and eight of nine Senate session days in January. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When the lawmakers cancel session days, busines...
Jan 27, 2022
Illinois State app ‘Safe Redbirds’ a resource for campus
Safe Redbirds was developed by Emergency Management and its campus partners to promote and address safety of the campus community. (Illinois State University photo).By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Illinois ...
Jan 26, 2022
New legislation reinstates the death penalty
Representative Blaine Wilhour of Effingham plans to file a bill in the house bringing back capital punishment for these crimes against law enforcement. (WJBC/Dave Dahl)By Jake FogalNew legislation rei...
Jan 26, 2022
McLean County Coroner identifies Monday night homicide victim
The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and coroner’s office. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The victim from ...
Jan 26, 2022
State Fire Marshal stresses ​heating equipment and carbon monoxide safety
Illinois fire departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide leaks in 2020. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – As you’re trying to stay warm this winter, the Illinois State...
Jan 26, 2022
Bloomington-Normal to host IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals
According to the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, over the course of the two-day event, nearly 6,000 people are expected to travel to the area. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLO...
Jan 26, 2022
BPD probing Monday night homicide
Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at pjones@cityblm.org or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at pdiaz@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By Neil D...
Jan 25, 2022
HCC seeking nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominations are being accepted through March 18 at heartland.edu. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College is accepting nominations for its ...
Jan 25, 2022
