Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington church thankful for support after vandalism
Mt. Pisgah will continue to hold worship services at Second Presbyterian located at 404 N Prairie St until it is back in its own building. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Mt. Pisgah Baptist Chu...
Apr 01, 2024
Local bakery celebrates 50-years of operation on Monday
Denny’s Doughnuts in Bloomington plans to celebrate in a big way. (Photo courtesy: Denny’s) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A long-time McLean County bakery celebrates its 50th year in o...
Mar 29, 2024
Man from Normal faces two counts of Attempted Murder after shooting in early March
Colin Simpson, 18, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police) By Blake Haas NORMAL – An 18-year-old Bloomington man stands accused of two counts of attempted murder after a shooting in early Mar...
Mar 29, 2024
Normal Council to consider $5.4 million settlement with Beaman on Monday
In addition to the settlement, the council is being asked to approve a budget amendment which would allow Town Hall to pony up an additional $1.4 million that would be needed if Normal can't find the ...
Mar 29, 2024
Multiple injuries reported after riot at Knox County juvenile detention center
Multiple departments responded to the detention home. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD KNOX COUNTY – Multiple staff members and kids were injured after a riot at the Mary Davis Detention Ho...
Mar 28, 2024
Bloomington City Manager picked as next City Manager in Decatur
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason picked Decatur over Bloomington and Florence, Arizona. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s City Manager plans to head...
Mar 28, 2024 Tim Gleason formerly served as the City Manager of Bloomington and Decatur. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
McLean County finalist for several billion-dollar businesses
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: BNEDC/Facebook) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County&...
Mar 28, 2024
U of I Board of Trustees grant University President three-year contract extension
The new contract for President Killen begins July 1. (Photo courtesy: University of Illinois) By Blake Haas CHAMPAIGN – The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted Thursday morning to ext...
Mar 28, 2024
Recycling Truck catches fire in Bloomington; swift action by the driver prevents injuries
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A recycling truck in Bloomington caught fire Thursday morning, but fast action by the d...
Mar 28, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
Bloomington City Manager weighing job offers in Arizona and Illinois
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason visited WJBC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Job offers outside Bloomington are on the table for the city’s Manager.Tim Gleaso...
Mar 26, 2024 Tim Gleason formerly served as the City Manager of Bloomington and Decatur. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
