Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington Bison to announce their NHL affiliation next week
By comparison, the Peoria Rivermen are in the Class A SPHL. (Facebook/Grossinger Motors Arena)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Next week, the Bloomington Bison will announce which NHL franchise their min...
May 20, 2024
District 87 Supt. signs a four-year contract extension
Dr. David Mouser spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: District 87/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A local superintendent plans to remain the leader of District 87 for ano...
May 17, 2024
BPD stepping up traffic enforcement ahead of Memorial Day
The detail is made possible by the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Expect to see more police officers on the road...
May 17, 2024
ISU Board of Trustees sign off on increase to student fees, housing, and meal plans
Illinois State University leaders approved the increase Friday morning. (Photo courtesy: ISU/Facebook)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Board of Trustee members at Illinois State University approved a prop...
May 17, 2024
Leaders from Central Catholic break ground on a new football field and track
Central Catholic High School President Sean Foster visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Construction workers broke ground on a new fo...
May 16, 2024
Former NFD Fire Chief passes away
Retired Chief George Cermak joined the force in 1969. (Photo courtesy: NFD/Facebook)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A former long-time Normal Fire Department fire chief passed away Thursday morning.Retir...
May 16, 2024
Bloomington-Normal officials react to Regional Housing Recovery Plan
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is making rounds presenting the Regional Housing Recovery Plan. The purpose of the plan is to address the housing crisis ...
May 16, 2024
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 State University's president. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
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
