Category Archives: Top Stories
Former Clinton Chief of Police passes away
Former Clinton Police Chief Mike Reidy was 69. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By WJBC Staff CLINTON – A former longtime Chief of Police in DeWitt County passed away this week. Former ...
Apr 23, 2024
McLean County certifies two K9’s and handler
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Three McLean County Emergency Management Agency employees earned new certifications from the National Search Dog Alliance last weekend.McLean Emergency Agency Facebook ...
Apr 23, 2024
Bloomington’s next City Manager working with local nonprofits on tent city
Bloomington City officials plan to vote on the City Manager position on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next City Manager wants to focus...
Apr 19, 2024
Ten days removed from a lockdown, District 87 is reviewing it’s procedures and protocols
According to a District 87 news released at the time of the lockdown, “the situation was swiftly addressed with the help of the Bloomington Police Department.” (WJBC File Photo)By Jake Fog...
Apr 19, 2024
Bloomington deputy City Manager selected as City Manager
Bloomington City officials selected Jeff Jurgens as the next City Manager. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The city council has selected Bloomington’...
Apr 18, 2024
Murder investigation underway in McLean County after a man was found dead in a ditch
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the McLean County Sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An investigation into a man found dead in a ditc...
Apr 18, 2024
Green Top Grocery to remain open thanks to $45K in donations
Allison Smith, Green Top Grocery interim General Manager visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – One local grocery store, which faces financi...
Apr 18, 2024
More than 100 traffic stops made during Bloomington traffic detail
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington also encourages drivers to drive responsibly and be more attentive to motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians as the weather gets warmer. (Photo courtesy: Bloomi...
Apr 18, 2024
Anti-Semitism on the rise across the state
David Goldenberg (middle), Midwest director of the Anti-Defamation League spoke during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Anti-Semi...
Apr 16, 2024
Moms Demand Action rallies at the state capitol for gun control legislation
Many rallied at the state capitol Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Alexandra Burgos lives on through her parents' work. Rafael and Milagros Burgos a...
Apr 16, 2024
