Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IDOT warning drivers to be cautious of roads this winter
State Police Lt. Jody Huffman reminds us to slow down and move over for any stopped vehicle with flashing lights. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Soon enough, we’ll ...
Nov 17, 2021
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees starts Thursday at the Interstate Center
The Festival of Trees is The Baby Fold’s largest fundraiser. It helps support local programs for kids. (Facebook/The Baby Fold)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees ...
Nov 17, 2021
CIRA passenger traffic remains mostly leisure travel
As for holiday travel, CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says some of the airlines have added flights for Thanksgiving. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Nov 17, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs EV incentive plan to help Illinois companies like Rivian
Gov. Pritzker signed the plan on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Dave DahlROCKFORD – To State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), the Rivian plant in Normal is only the beginning. He...
Nov 16, 2021
Holiday show at the 3rd Sunday Market this weekend
The 3rd Sunday Market is this Sunday from 8am-4pm at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Facebook/3rd Sunday Market)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Plenty of collectibles and craft vendors will be...
Nov 12, 2021
2021 Trouble in Toyland report
A common thread through this year's report is that toys sold online – or second-hand – are sometimes not subject to the same regulations as their more credible – albeit expensive ...
Nov 12, 2021
UIS ceremony honors those who served
Gen. Alicia Tate-Nadeau (Ret.), the director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, was the keynote speaker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – University of Illinois Springfield pu...
Nov 12, 2021
McLean County school administrator among finalists for District 87 superintendent
The new superintendent is scheduled to take over July 1. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board has picked the three finalists to become the next superintendent, ...
Nov 12, 2021
U of I Finance Professor explains Gov. Pritzker’s goal of advancing renewable energy at COP26
Don Fullerton, a professor of finance at the University of Illinois, explains "what's in it for Illinois" for Gov. JB Pritzker attending the climate conference in Scotland. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/...
Nov 11, 2021
Suspect in Bloomington robbery try linked to Reggie Redbird assault on ISU Quad
Police said no one was hurt in the confrontation, and the state's attorney's office is considering whether to file a felony aggravated battery charge against Perez. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ...
Nov 11, 2021
