Category Archives: Headlines
Evening of Stars with the American Red Cross Featuring Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton
WJBC Announces the 30th Annual Evening of Stars featuring Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton! This year is more exciting than ever as the American Red Cross is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and Oly...
Jun 25, 2025
WJBC sending lucky listeners to Tuscany, Italy
Dreaming of rolling hills, world-class wine, and unforgettable sunsets? Win the ultimate getaway to Tuscany, Italy on the Scott Miller Show - where romance, culture, and cuisine come alive! This trip ...
Jun 25, 2025 Stay tuned to the Scott Miller Show for the Tuscany word of the day.
Craft Beer Thursday with Fiala Brothers Brewery and Beer Hall
LISTEN: Craft Beer Thursday from July 23, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
19-year-old arrested for alleged connection to ISU shooting
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A man who was allegedly involved in a shooting at the Bone Student Center on Illinois State University's campus was taken into custody on Tuesday. Emir Thomas, 19, of Chicago, wa...
Jun 25, 2025 Photo courtesy: Illinois State University
Teenager killed in Normal after being hit by a train, police say
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A 19-year-old man is dead after being struck by a train Tuesday afternoon in Normal, police say. The incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. near the intersection of North Towanda A...
Jun 25, 2025 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
COUNTRY Financial: The next 100-years
Jun 24, 2025
Giant anteater born at Miller Park Zoo
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Miller Park Zoo was excited to announce that a giant anteater was born in the Zoo on June 16. The zoo's veterinary team was monitoring the female anteater named "Chili,"...
Jun 24, 2025 Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo
Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois' skilled trades
By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com PEORIA - For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades....
Jun 24, 2025
Victory Church celebrates grand reopening more than three years after devastating fire
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - More than three years after a fire destroyed their building, Victory Church in Bloomington marked a powerful comeback with a two-day Grand Reopening and Dedication Celebrati...
Jun 23, 2025 Victory Church. (Photo courtesy: Victory Church/File)
“Craft Beer Thursday” with Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
“Craft Beer Thursday” with Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall happens each week with WJBC Afternoon Host Blake. Owners Ryan and Steve Fiala give us an update on things happening at the...
Sep 28, 2023
