Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
8th Annual ‘Night in a Car’ raises more than $142,000 for local homeless shelter
The event was hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington, but some participants joined virtually from home. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Friday night, 175 people slep...
Feb 05, 2024
House tax bill seeks to increase affordable housing
The bill is estimated to build 2 million affordable homes across the country over the next decade. It now heads to the Senate for approval. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Two provisions in ...
Feb 02, 2024
Tazewell County cyber incident “nearly resolved”, board chairman says
Last night's Tazewell County Board meeting featured two emergency declarations related to the cyber incident. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – November's cyber security inc...
Feb 02, 2024
McLean County Investigators reopening 42-year old cold case
The woman was anywhere from 25 to 50 years old when she died. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – 42-years after being found dead from an apparen...
Feb 01, 2024
Under The Ground BloNo closing after a two-year run
The restaurant, located at 608 N. Main Street in Bloomington, plans to close on Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy: Under the Ground BloNo/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A beloved vegan-based restau...
Jan 31, 2024
Blood drive bringing awareness of the need for more donors
The blood drive is being held Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Escalante Room in the Vrooman Center on Illinois State University's campus. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Two organiza...
Jan 31, 2024
‘Investment in our infrastructure’: Normal resident heading to White House
Mike Matejka is headed to the White House. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Mike Matejka is headed to the White House. He accepted an invitation to attend the "Communities in Action: Building...
Jan 31, 2024
Small tent city growing, local nonprofits highlight the need for donations
Home Sweet Home Ministries helps run and organize the tent city. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A homeless encampment on Bloomington’s east side is growing dail...
Jan 30, 2024
Woman charged after Bloomington shooting incident
She appeared in McLean County Circuit Court on Monday for an initial appearance on the charges which carry a 3-year maximum prison term. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – A woman was arr...
Jan 30, 2024
Trump’s name will remain on the Illinois Republican primary ballot
Former President Donald Trump. (Photo courtesy CBS News)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans, for now, will have the opportunity to vote for former president Donald Trump in the March ...
Jan 30, 2024
