Category Archives: Top Stories
ISU Board of Trustees to vote on tuition, room and board, and dining increase on Friday
Illinois State Board of Trustee members including President Dr. Aondover Tarhule plan to vote later this week. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The Board of Trustees at I...
May 15, 2024
Illinois FBI Special Agent in Charge leaving for position at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge David Nanz plans to leave for a position in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield)By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Division o...
May 15, 2024
Bloomington man arrested on multiple gun charges
He was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of a felon in possession of a weapon, possession of an assault weapon and burglary without causing damage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/...
May 15, 2024
McLean County Jury Commission warning local residents of jury duty scam
The scam targets those who have previously served on a jury in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Jury Commission wants residents to be aware...
May 14, 2024
Tazewell County gives tick tips for Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Anyone who develops a fever, rash, body aches, chills or headaches after a tick bite are encouraged to see a doctor. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Tazewell County is reminding the...
May 13, 2024
Bloomington Salvation Army fan drive kicks off later this month
The Salvation Army of McLean County is asking for the public’s help to cool local residents as temperatures rise. (Photo Facebook/SalvationArmy)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Cent...
May 10, 2024
Woman faces charges for bomb threat at Illinois State Capitol
The woman allegedly made the threat in April. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A 23-year-old woman faces charges for allegedly playing a role in a bomb threat at the Illin...
May 10, 2024
Florida woman killed in Wednesday’s crash on U.S. Route 24 was visiting family
The crash occurred a bit after 5 a.m., according to the Illinois State Police which is still investigating the collision along with Hanley's office. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVWASHINGTON – The T...
May 10, 2024
Bloomington couple sentenced to federal prison for illegally distributing pills, drugs
Both were arrested in April 2022. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington couple will go to federal prison for illegally distributing hundreds of prescription pills ...
May 09, 2024
Local lawmakers react to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visiting Illinois General Assembly
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Leaders who met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had only good things to say about the mayor's visit t...
May 09, 2024
