Category Archives: Top Stories

Normal native Leah Marlene spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Leah Marlene/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Normal native, formally in the top three on American Idol, i...

Illinoisans rallied outside the state capitol as lawmakers returned to Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With lawmakers back in Springfield, it's the seaso...

Nearly two dozen people, either victims or family members, gathered to watch Rossi, who was shackled at his legs. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – After months of denials, several civ...

Rivian plans to announce the new vehicle in March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle in March. In a social media pos...

Brandon Grant and his family are moving back to Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy: Eastview Christian Church) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A new season is on the horizon for one of the largest churc...

Darren Bailey is running for Congress. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Two Illinois Republicans, both competing in the March 19 primary, broadcast Monday afternoon from Ea...

Bloomington police plan to beef up enforcement this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and Bloomington police are warning football fan...

The bill is no longer being considered. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Sheriff’s Association) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A State Representative is no longer moving a bill forward that would ha...

Caterpillar's full-year profits were also up to $20.12 per share, this is compared to $12.64 per share in 2022. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVIRVING, Texas – Caterpillar Inc. announced that it made...

58 new and renewing communities were honored in the latest round.(Photo courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The League of American Bicyclists acknowledged Normal for its continued efforts to m...