Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County Sheriff warns of phone scams
Any victim of financial loss is encouraged to call local law enforcement to file a report. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a t...
Dec 13, 2023
ISU Presidential Search releases timeline of process
The application deadline is Jan. 10 and the 29-member Presidential Search Committee will narrow down the candidate pool on Jan. 25 at the next committee meeting. (Photo Illinois State University/Faceb...
Dec 13, 2023
Bloomington taking a ‘compassionate’ approach for individuals living at a small tent city
Individuals residing at the small tent city have until Friday to leave. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The clock is ticking for 17 people residing in a...
Dec 12, 2023
Bloomington’s Human Relations Policy aimed to be more inclusive
The council also changed the language under the definition of unlawful discrimination from "his or her," to "that person's." (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council...
Dec 12, 2023
Bradley University cutting 15 degree programs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD PEORIA – Bradley University will continue to offer degree programs in manufacturing engineering techn...
Dec 11, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Bradley University)
UPDATE: Small tent city residents must leave the property
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Those living in a small tent city in Bloomington must leave the pro...
Dec 08, 2023
State holds official Pearl Harbor remembrance at Lake Springfield
The customary tossing of a wreath into the lake concluded the ceremony. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – 82 years after the "day that will live in infamy," the Illinois Department of Ve...
Dec 08, 2023
Illinois Gaming Board boasts historic year, passes new rules in final meeting of 2023
The Board also approved language for the responsible gaming signs that gaming locations have to post in order to comply with the new Video Gaming rule which requires the posting of responsible gaming ...
Dec 08, 2023
City leaders working to find residents in a small tent city a place to live
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – City leaders in Bloomington want to find housing for more than a dozen people w...
Dec 07, 2023
Normal City Manager elevates three city employees to interim leadership roles
Normal City Manager Pam Reece announced the new positions Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – One of Normal’s top leaders is promoting three cit...
Dec 06, 2023
