Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Medical students in Springfield organize shoe collection and giveaways for grade school students
The collection and giveaway process is part of a national program called “Shoes That Fit.” (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With all they have going on, medical ...
Dec 02, 2021
Uptown Normal’s Santa’s Station canceled
For more information visit UptownNormal.com. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The highly anticipated Santa’s Station event will have to be put on hold for another year. The ho...
Dec 02, 2021
Holiday windows in Uptown Normal
The holiday windows will be on display starting Dec. 3 at 1 Uptown Circle. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The holiday windows in Uptown Normal are coming back for a second year.To...
Dec 02, 2021
Local health leaders not yet sounding alarm on new COVID-19 variant
The new variant has yet to be detected in the United States. (Photo courtesy: HOI) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local health leaders are not sounding the alarm just yet on the new COVID-19 variant...
Nov 30, 2021
Senator Durbin: “Too soon to judge” new COVID-19 variant Omicron
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator says it’s still too soon to judge the new COVID-19 variant Omicron.The new variant, ...
Nov 30, 2021
Rep. Davis running for another term in Congress
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Removing whatever suspense remained, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has announced he wants to stay in Congre...
Nov 30, 2021
2021’s final weekly crop progress report
Winter wheat planted reached 98 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 100 percent. Winter wheat emerged reached 92 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 95 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDAS...
Nov 30, 2021
New 861 area code coming to 309 region, assigned to new numbers 2022-2023
The number of assignable numbers with a 309 area code is expected to deplete during the 4th quarter of 2023, according to an ICC release. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A new area code...
Nov 30, 2021
Bloomington High School student to face charges in adult court for bringing loaded gun to school
District 87 administrators said in a statement that the gun was found during a search of the student's possessions, and there was no threat of violence. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 30, 2021
McLean County man charged with 50 child pornography counts
McKee must come up with $100,000 cash to be released from jail. The judge set December 10 for McKee's arraignment. (Photo courtesy IDOT/Facebook) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 71-year old Chenoa man...
Nov 30, 2021
