Category Archives: Top Stories
Clinton Police asking for help in recent theft case
The man was seen on a video camera inside the store. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police)By WJBC Staff CLINTON – Authorities in Clinton need the public’s help solving a retail theft case.Accor...
Jun 10, 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
Police investigating shots fired incident in Bloomington Wednesday
If you wish to submit a crime tip and remain anonymous, please contact the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at 309-434-2963 or email CIAU@cityblm.org. You can also text the number 847411 ...
Jun 06, 2024
Gov. Pritzker signs $53B budget into law
Gov. Pritzker signed the state budget on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/X)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state's $53.1 billion dollar budget is now law. Gov. JB Pritzker signed it in ...
Jun 05, 2024
Winning $552 Million lottery ticket bought in Illinois
One lucky winner won millions of dollars Tuesday night in Illinois. (Photo courtesy; Pixabay)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – A lucky Illinois lottery player won big Tuesday night.According to a Mega ...
Jun 05, 2024
Attorney hired for Georgia man accused in deadly shooting of Peoria teen
The 20-year old appeared in a McLean County courtroom on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – With an attorney finally on board his defense ...
Jun 04, 2024
