Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
U of I study looks at eliminating the state’s sales tax on groceries
The governor wants to permanently do away with the one percent sales tax on groceries (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed to eliminate the state's sales t...
Apr 16, 2024
Connect Transit offering free rides for Earth Day
According to a Connect Transit news release, anyone attending Earth Day events in Bloomington-Normal is encouraged to take advantage of free Connect Transit, Mobility, or FLEX rides to get to their ev...
Apr 16, 2024
Bloomington Committee gives update on Connect Transit Station
Presently, the project is in the evaluation phase. An evaluation committee of city and Connect staff will evaluate the project. Top ranking proposers will be interviewed followed by price negotiations...
Apr 16, 2024
Prices increase slightly at the pump amid a potential war in the Middle East
Gas prices increased over the past week. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Amid a potential war in the Middle East, prices at the up are up $0.4 cents per gallon over the past...
Apr 15, 2024
New circus show coming to Illinois State University
Alumni have performed for Cirque du Soleil, Disney Cruise Lines and Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy Facebook/CircusIllinoisState)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University ...
Apr 15, 2024
Tazewell Health Dept. gives tips on measles as cases rise
Anyone interested in receiving the MMR vaccine should call (309)929-0294. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – As measles cases are rising in Illinois, Tazewell County Health D...
Apr 15, 2024
Bloomington art galleries celebrating Slow Art Day
This is the third year Bloomington has participated in Slow Art Day. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – More than 20 local art galleries participated in Slow Art Day. Slow Art Da...
Apr 15, 2024
Plan approved to change the streetscape of Downtown Bloomington
The improvements will include widening sidewalks, and enhancing green space while making downtown Bloomington more pedestrian and bike-friendly. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGT...
Apr 15, 2024
ISU’s Office of Sustainability collecting solar glasses
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, modern solar eclipse glasses do not expire. (Photo courtesy of Illinois State University/Facebook)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Now that the solar eclips...
Apr 12, 2024
Victory Church opening new school
(Photo Courtesy of WMBD_TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – In addition to rebuilding after a devastating fire two years ago, Victory Church is preparing to open a school.On Thursday the church held a pa...
Apr 12, 2024
