Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Man arrested for August shooting in Normal
The warrant was related to the August shooting that left two injured near Lindell Drive and Linden Street in Normal. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A man was arrested on Wednesday...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2024

Normal Mayor Chris Koos confirmed to Amtrak Board of Directors
Uptown Station, the second-largest Amtrak station in Illinois, was developed under his direction. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalWASHINGTON – The Town of Normal’s top official is adding his...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2024

Proposed state law would outlaw five chemical food additives
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says his office is an appropriate one to suggest this kind of bill, because it oversees the state's organ donor program. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRI...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2024

Heartland awarded $525K grant for electric vehicle programs
The Advanced Manufacturing Center and State Farm EV Lab at Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Heartland Community College has been awa...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2024

Normal Police Officer honored for helping a man armed with a knife
The individual received help without injuries at a local hospital, thanks to Officer Sage’s actions. (Normal Police Department/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – A police officer on NormalR...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is new animal control
(Flickr/FastPhive)BY WMBD-TV WOODFORD COUNTY – The Woodford County Board is shifting animal control duties to the sheriff's office. At Tuesday's meeting the board approved nearly $800,000 for th...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

Miller Park Zoo Stampede registration now open
There will be a 9:30 a.m. kids run and the main race, the 5K Run/3K Walk, will begin at 10 a.m. (Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Mark your calendars! The annual Miller Park Stam...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

Bloomington Police probing Sunday morning shooting
There were no reports of injuries, and no suspect information is available. (Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police need the public’s help solving an early Sunday morning sho...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

McLean County man behind bars after beating man unconscious
The man told police that Joseph Muschamp, 45, allegedly hit him in the face multiple times until he was unconscious. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man rem...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

Convicted felon faces weapon charges in Bloomington
Once on the scene, police found a woman with a bloody lip and swelling in her eyes. (WJBC File Photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police found a handgun on a Bloomington man after resp...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024



