Category Archives: Local News
People protesting Gaza war comply with ISU’s order to take down their tents
Protestors removed their tents after the written warnings were issued, he said. (Photo courtesy: WMBD) By WMBD TV NORMAL – People protesting the war in Gaza at Illinois State University abandone...
May 01, 2024
First West Nile virus positive bird found in Illinois
West Nile virus can be fatal in humans, so people who start to feel sick after getting a mosquito bite should watch for symptoms such as high fever and severe body aches and seek medical attention pro...
May 01, 2024
Reaction continues to pour in from community members remembering the life of Scott Laughlin
Scott Laughlin hosted mornings on WJBC for nearly two decades. By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Reaction continues to pour in after the passing of long-time WJBC morning show host Scott Lau...
May 01, 2024
Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison for Central Peoria shooting last fall
He will next appear in court today to be arraigned on the charges. (Brian Turner/Flickr)By WMBD-TV PEORIA – A Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison after being charged in connection with a s...
May 01, 2024
Former WJBC host Scott Laughlin passes away
Scott Laughlin hosted mornings on WJBC for almost two decades and had a 40-year career in radio. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The WJBC family is mourning the loss of one of its lo...
May 01, 2024
ISU names Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
Dr. Yazedjian begins her role as the official Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost on May 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State Uni...
Apr 30, 2024
Illinois State University Chief of Police addresses Pro-Palestinian protests across U.S.
Illinois State University Chief of Police, Aaron Woodruff, visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Jake Fogal and Blake Haas NORMAL – Free speech and the Fi...
Apr 30, 2024
Illinois farmers made progress planting this past week
Precipitation averaged 1.62 inches, 0.78 above normal. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 28, 2024. Statewi...
Apr 30, 2024
Semi-trailer catches fire on the south side of Rivian Automotive plant
Firefighters stayed on the scene to manage hot spots for an hour after the flames were extinguished. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Department)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A semi-trailer caught fire at ...
Apr 29, 2024
McLean County Prosecutors charge man from Normal with Home Invasion and Sexual Assault
Lamar James, 26, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police)By WJBC Staff Over the weekend, Normal Police release security camera of the person they believed was the suspect. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Faceb...
Apr 29, 2024
