Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal Police make multiple firearm arrests
All the cases were reviewed and charged by the McLean County State's Attorney's Office. (WJBC File Photos)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal Police announced five different firearm arrests since November...
Dec 28, 2023 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
New law guarantees paid leave for workers in Illinois on Jan. 1
Workers earn about one hour of leave every 40 hours they work and can be used for any reason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – A new law will guarantee workers in Illinois will...
Dec 28, 2023
Bloomington’s Livingston’s Department Store 14-foot Santas to be restored
The McLean County Museum of History has its biggest object preservation ever in front of it: an $85,000 restoration of the two Santas. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – A local artist has ...
Dec 28, 2023
Foodmobile helping those facing food insecurity
Attendees are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport food. (Photo Courtesy of Eastern Illinois Foodbank’s Facebook page)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) will st...
Dec 27, 2023
Illinois woman sentenced for buying gun used to kill police officer
28-year-old Regina Lewis was sentenced for conspiracy to illegally purchase and transfer a firearm, and conspiracy to engage in misleading conduct. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVURBANA – A Normal w...
Dec 27, 2023
Illinois public school superintendents have a new voice
Former LeRoy superintendent Gary Tipsord is the new executive director of the Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents. (Photo courtesy IARSS)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Public scho...
Dec 22, 2023
Bloomington man sentenced for attempted enticement of child
Bosaw was convicted in August 2023. For the enticement of a minor, he faced a minimum of 10 years and possibly up to life imprisonment. (Flickr)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was sent...
Dec 22, 2023
Connect Transit announces Christmas hours
The service will be shutting down early on Sunday and will be closed Monday, Christmas Day. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Connect Transit, serving the Bloomington-Normal area, has announce...
Dec 21, 2023
Farmer City police looking for missing teen
16-year-old Raheem Crowder was last seen near Green and Thomas Streets at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Monday. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVFARMER CITY – The Farmer City Police Department asked the public f...
Dec 21, 2023
Natural playground at Colene Hoose inviting more wildlife
It was a joint project with volunteers from the John Wesley Powell Audobon Society. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Colene Hoose Elementary School added another aspect for wildlife...
Dec 21, 2023
