Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington Police achieves accreditation for the first time since 2019
Pictured from left – right : Lieutenant Jeff Albee, Assistant Chief Chad Wamsley, ILACP VP Dan Ryan, Chief Jamal Simington, Assistant Chief Paul Williams, Assistant Chief Aaron Veerman, and Lieu...
Mar 26, 2024
The question of “greener” cement is before an Illinois House committee
A bill sponsored by State Rep. Dan Didech (D-Buffalo Grove) would encourage environmentally friendly construction practices. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The carbon foo...
Mar 26, 2024
State Treasurer wants unspent 529 funds to start a Roth IRA
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let's go from college savings to retirement savings.State Treasurer Mike Frerichs wants college grads to be able ...
Mar 26, 2024
A bigger payday is on the way for new state troopers
New officers can receive a higher payout. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The newest Illinois state troopers can count on a bigger payday.Illinois State Po...
Mar 25, 2024
15-year-old charged as an adult in connection with Bloomington shooting
The attempted murder count alleges Harris personally discharged the firearm and that could trigger possible additional penalties if Harris is convicted. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
Mar 24, 2024
Normal gets federal dollars for infrastructure projects, Sorensen announces
The spending bill now advances to the Senate for passage and then heads to the President's desk for signature. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said there wa...
Mar 24, 2024 (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)
McLean County Housing Coalition updates report on housing difficulties
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, affordable housing is defined as spending less than 30% of one's income on housing costs such as utilities and monthly rent or a mort...
Mar 24, 2024
Prairie Central names new boy’s basketball coach; former coach resigns following son’s death
The Prairie Central School Board recently named long-time assistant Trevin McCulloh the next head coach of the program. (Photo courtesy: Prairie Central/Twitter) By WJBC Staff FAIRBURRY – For th...
Mar 22, 2024
Phone outage resolved at two OSF Healthcare locations
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – OSF Healthcare reported that it has been having issues with its phone lines for the past several days, but reported late Thursday night that the i...
Mar 22, 2024
Illinois State Police: One arrested in Bloomington area for human trafficking
The signs of human trafficking can be subtle; to learn more, please visit Recognizing the Signs | National Human Trafficking Hotline. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois State ...
Mar 22, 2024
