Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
SIU professor says current economic status is nearly unprecedented
Kevin Sylvester, an economics professor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, says the key to the historic rise in prices is simply Econ 101. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIEL...
Jan 18, 2022
Barnett not seeking re-election to McLean County Board
Josh Barnett represents the 10th District on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Republican who has represented Bloomington's east side on the McLe...
Jan 18, 2022
State Farm seeks to hire 1000′s of new workers, plans 2 job fairs
Primary job locations are at the company's Bloomington headquarters, Dallas, Phoenix, and Atlanta. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – State Farm Insurance said Monday it is looking to hir...
Jan 18, 2022
100′s of local government workers to receive pandemic pay
County department heads are not eligible for the bonuses, which will come from $520,000 in COVID relief funds from the federal government. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Electe...
Jan 18, 2022
Normal Police launch new social media campaign
Brad Park, Public Information Officer with the Normal Police Department, said the social media campaign is something new the department is trying in 2022. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Jan 18, 2022
Local NAACP VP: Has Dr. King’s dream become a reality?
Bloomington-Normal NAACP Vice President Dr. Carla Campbell-Jackson spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Vice President of the Bloomington-Normal ...
Jan 18, 2022
Secretary of State offices and driver services facilities to remain closed for another week
Spokesperson Henry Haupt says they want to be cautious and protect the health of workers and customers amidst the ongoing pandemic. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois...
Jan 14, 2022
MCMH offering free admission to honor Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
The McLean County Museum of History will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 15 for a board/staff retreat. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History in downtown Blo...
Jan 14, 2022
American Red Cross declares National Blood Crisis
For people interested in donating, go to RedCrossBlood.org, type in your zip code, and search for the nearest available drive near you to schedule an appointment. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIN...
Jan 13, 2022
Preston announces candidacy for 91st House District
Scott Preston was elected to the Normal Town Council in 2013 as the youngest council member in the town’s history. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Town Council ...
Jan 13, 2022
