Category Archives: Top Stories
IHSA Executive Director shares insights into shot-clock decision
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: IHSA)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois High School Association leaders recently approved a shot clo...
Jun 12, 2024
Leaders from Bloomington hold housing symposium to address housing shortage
Over 60 leaders ranging from relators to bankers and business leaders attended the event. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, Bloomington city leaders hoste...
Jun 12, 2024
Coroner Identifies man who died after Bloomington crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathleen Yoder has identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle vs. truck ...
Jun 12, 2024
Central Illinois Congressman urging lawmakers not to vote for a pay raise
Congressman Sorensen (D-IL) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman joined several lawmakers recently t...
Jun 12, 2024
Bloomington Rotary hosting Pork Chop fundraiser Thursday
The lunch includes a Bloomington Meats pork chop sandwich, chips and a cookie along with a drink.(Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – If you are looking for a spot for lunch on Thursday the Bloom...
Jun 12, 2024
Special Olympics to begin Summer Games this weekend
The opening ceremony which starts at 8 p.m. Friday at Hancock will culminate with the finish of the annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run where hundreds of officers will enter the stadium and the ...
Jun 07, 2024
Miller Park Zoo celebrating 133 years with birthday bash this Saturday
With admission you can enjoy cake, ice-cream and face painting. Saturday's festivities are from noon to 3 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, join the Miller Park Zoo for ...
Jun 07, 2024
Over a hundred libraries across the state receive a total of $2M to expand technology
The grants are for libraries in communities with low tax bases and high poverty rates. (Books to Benefits) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – More than one hundred libraries in Illinois are in for a tot...
Jun 06, 2024
Bloomington man accused of possessing hundreds of grams of cocaine
Smith remains behind bars in the McLean County Detention Facility. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man stands accused of multiple Class X felonies for alleg...
Jun 06, 2024
Rivian introduces the second generation of its flagship vehicles
Pricing for the vehicles starts at about $69,900. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV and Jake FogalNORMAL – Rivian Automotive introduced the second generation of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck on Thu...
Jun 06, 2024
