Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU Graduate Aims to Change Fire Prevention Regulations
Anyone that would like to learn how to use a fire extinguisher can speak reach out to the local fire department to get information about the preventative training. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Departm...
Sep 13, 2021
Senate passes energy legislation to use wind and solar power and phase out fossil fuels
State Sen Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort), presenting the energy bill to final passage today, says the word is "decarbonization.” (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The ...
Sep 13, 2021
Central Illinois pumpkin producer seeing smaller harvest due to wet summer
Radar said the farm grows over 45 different kinds of pumpkins and gourds. (Photo courtesy: Radar Family Farms)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Halloween is around the corner, and pumpkin farmers are beginn...
Sep 13, 2021
Illinois Fire Chiefs Association holds annual firefighters’ services outside the state capitol
Immediately southwest of the Capitol is what appears to be a chimney, with firefighters inside and out trying to save lives. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Their famil...
Sep 10, 2021
Two people stabbed Thursday in Dwight; Livingston county man behind bars
Dwight Police report the stabbing occurred Thursday evening. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasDWIGHT – A Livingston County man is facing charges after investigators say he allegedly stabb...
Sep 10, 2021
Illinois House passes big energy bill
The House passed the bill, and the Senate's in on Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – That big energy bill has finally come together in Springfield. Fossil fuels would be on their ...
Sep 10, 2021
Panel backs plans for truck stop, RV park in north Normal despite signage concerns
Town staffers are willing to make an exception because a tall sign is needed to attract motorists traveling on the interstate. (Photo Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Planners support a propose...
Sep 10, 2021
Pet adoptions soaring across central Illinois
A dog was recently adopted at the Central Illinois Humane Society animal shelter. (Photo courtesy: Central Illinois Humane Society animal shelter/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Pet adoption is o...
Sep 09, 2021
Bloomington-Normal hospitals nearing capacity; officials report 35 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County Health officials report hospital beds in Bloomington-Normal are nearing capacity. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County hospitals are nearing capacity...
Sep 09, 2021
Illinois House lawmakers debating clean energy proposal
The revised plan includes money for wind, solar, and clean job grants and funding for the state to purchase electric vehicles to upgrade the government fleet. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffS...
Sep 09, 2021
