Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
DeBrazza monkey exhibit opens at Miller Park Zoo
The new exhibit, built between the Flamingos and the Carousel, houses a male and female DeBrazza monkey and a Red-flanked Duiker (small antelope). (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tha...
Oct 01, 2021
Former Arlington International Racecourse president thinks facility could house the Bears and horse racing
Arlington International Racecourse is about 35 miles outside of Chicago. (Facebook/Arlington Park)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Horse racing fans upset over losing the Arlington International Raceco...
Oct 01, 2021
Fall pumpkin harvest “surprisingly good” after wet summer
John Ackerman with Ackerman Family Farms spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms/Facebook) By Blake HaasMORTON – In the pumpkin capital of the world, the pum...
Sep 29, 2021
New report details the economic impact of community colleges in Illinois
African American students say their pay increase by 47% and Latin-X students by 57%. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – A new report looks at the economic impact of community...
Sep 29, 2021
Mayor Koos on his test drive at Rivian
Normal Mayor Chris Koos touring the Rivian plant earlier this week. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos was one of several local leaders who got to test drive Rivian...
Sep 29, 2021
Several Bloomington flood victims threaten lawsuit if city does not pay up
Local attorney Will Mahrt told our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC he represents 10 homeowners in the Eastgate neighborhood, and in an area west of downtown near Miller Park. (Photo courtesy Sara P...
Sep 29, 2021
IDPH reports the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported the first human case of rabies since 1954 on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The State Department of Publ...
Sep 28, 2021
Lawmakers hear testimony from a U of I professor about social media disinformation
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) recalls an appearance a few years ago by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The power of social medi...
Sep 28, 2021
Sen. Durbin blaming Republicans for blocking debt ceiling measure
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – With a three-week deadline looming to address the nation’s debt ceiling, Illinois’ Senior Senator is pointing...
Sep 28, 2021
Frontier announces new nonstop service from Bloomington to Tampa
According to a news release, the flights will run twice a week on Monday and Friday starting Dec. 17. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced new nonst...
Sep 28, 2021
