Category Archives: Top Stories
Over 20 giant inflatable Santas take over Lexington neighborhood
The neighborhood has drawn people to the area with this creative collaborative effort. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVLEXINGTON - One subdivision in Lexington is taking the words of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town...
Dec 18, 2023
UPDATE: Tent city residents allowed to stay for now
Officials continue to work on a long-term solution. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Around a dozen residents staying inside tents on Bloomington’s east side can rema...
Dec 17, 2023
NAACP Illinois State Conference President speaks out after controversial remarks
Watson initially called for Haley to step down on Tuesday but has stepped down himself. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – NAACP Illinois State Conference President Teresa Haley is speakin...
Dec 15, 2023
Local financial advisor reacts to Federal Reserve meeting
Chris Ruedi, a financial advisor with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Savant Wealth Management) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Thanks to the Federal Re...
Dec 14, 2023
Rivian Automotive signs new deal with AT&T
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe released an image of the mock up of the vans on social media. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – One of the world’s largest telecommunicatio...
Dec 14, 2023
Central Illinois Congressman wants to separate funding for Ukraine and the southern border
Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Eric Sorensen/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman believes border securi...
Dec 13, 2023
Heartland appoints new VP of Finance and Administration
Before working at Wittenberg, Lamb held positions at Hodges University in Florida and Marshall University in West Virginia.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Community Colle...
Dec 13, 2023
Bloomington taking a ‘compassionate’ approach for individuals living at a small tent city
Individuals residing at the small tent city have until Friday to leave. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The clock is ticking for 17 people residing in a...
Dec 12, 2023
General Assembly Joint and Committee on Administrative Rules punts on gun control legislation
The story over gun control seems to be never ending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The story of gun control legislation in Illinois is never ending.The General Assembly'...
Dec 12, 2023
Bloomington’s Human Relations Policy aimed to be more inclusive
The council also changed the language under the definition of unlawful discrimination from "his or her," to "that person's." (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council...
Dec 12, 2023
