Category Archives: Top Stories
Third person charged in the shooting death of Jamere Bew
A McLean County Judge ordered Stine to remain behind bars until her trial. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center)By WJBC StaffMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Prosecutors charged a ...
Jun 14, 2024
Bird test positive for the West Nile virus in Woodford County
West Nile can be transmitted to people after getting bitten by mosquitos, who get the virus after feeding on infected birds. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMETAMORA – The Woodford County Health Depa...
Jun 14, 2024
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 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: File)
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
LGBTQ leaders from central Illinois honored by Illinois Comptroller Mendoza
(l-r) Kat Parker, Deric Kimler, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Rachael Gardner Purdy. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Three LGBTQ leaders from central Illinois were singl...
Jun 11, 2024
Bloomington Fire Dept. to launch study as part of nearly $100K grant from State Farm
Bloomington Fire Department Public Information Officer Frank Friend visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show, which airs weekdays from 4 -6 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 11, 2024
Prices at the pump down over the past week
Prices at the pump are down over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Just ahead of Father’s Day, prices at the pump are $0.13 per gallon lower over the pa...
Jun 10, 2024
