Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ECHL hockey league announces expansion team for Bloomington
The Bloomington team, which will be named later, will begin play in October 2024 at Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A ne...
Jan 17, 2024
New rules for governing how people can register their assault weapons with ISP
The rules the state police submitted to make the state's assault weapons registry work are now in effect, thanks to Tuesday's action by the legislature's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. (WJBC...
Jan 17, 2024
Some Illinois House and Senate Republicans frustrated about state resources going to migrants
Republicans at the statehouse are upset the migrant crisis has grown to where it is now. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A New Year's Eve airlift of more than 300 migrants...
Jan 16, 2024
IBHE approves ISU’s College of Engineering programs
ISU will initiate a search for a permanent director and additional faculty beginning in fall 2024. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NORMAL – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has ...
Jan 16, 2024
Mackinaw girl pleads guilty to murder, conspiracy regarding her mother’s death
Bolin was given credit for 816 days served, roughly a third of which was under home confinement. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – A 17-year-old Mackinaw girl pleaded guilty Tuesday to allegati...
Jan 16, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
Morton man pleads guilty to Mackinaw murder conspiracy
As part of his plea deal, Maloney must testify against all three as well as anyone else who might yet be charged as part of the deal. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – A Morton man was sentence...
Jan 16, 2024
Hundreds volunteer at Midwest Food Bank to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Hundreds packaged pasta and food crates for a semi. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Martin Luther King Jr. day marked a day of giving back in McLean County. At the Midwest Foo...
Jan 15, 2024
Local warming centers during freezing weather
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington wants to ensure residents have access to safe and warm spaces during freezing cold conditions. Several warming centers and services are availab...
Jan 15, 2024
Cannabis sales in Illinois remain strong through 2023
There are currently 177 adult-use cannabis dispensaries in the state. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVCHICAGO – Illinois has set a new annual record for the third consecutive year in cannabis sales.I...
Jan 12, 2024
McLean County Board votes against migrant resolution
The McLean County Board met Thursday night at the Government Center in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – An abundance of McLean County residents and groups sp...
Jan 12, 2024
