Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Clinton man identified in deadly house fire
Fire crews from Wapella, Kenney, Hickory Point, Warrensburg, Maroa, and Waynesville responded to the scene to assist Clinton Fire Department. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalCLINTON – Officials with the S...
Nov 29, 2023
One person stabbed Tuesday night in Bloomington
At this time, no arrests have been made, according to Bloomington police. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a stabbing that happene...
Nov 29, 2023
City of Bloomington announces new fire chief
He will succeed Eric West, who was named Bloomington fire chief in 2021. He announced his retirement in September with his last day come on Dec. 7. (Facebook/Bloomington Township Fire Department)By WM...
Nov 28, 2023
Season’s about over for Illinois farmers
(Facebook/Illinois Soybean Association)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending November 26, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 37.6 degr...
Nov 28, 2023
Mackinaw teen to appear in court next week for ‘review’ of murder case
According to the order signed Monday by the judge, both sides agreed to next week's hearing. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Another day in court for a Mackinaw teenager resulted in an...
Nov 27, 2023
Illinois fuel prices decline in latest gas report
The cheapest station in the state stands at $2.73 a gallon while the most expensive was $4.84. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 8.7 cents in the...
Nov 27, 2023
Local nonprofit hands out almost 2,000 turkeys to McLean County residents
Volunteers helped hand out the food. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One local nonprofit made sure those with low income in McLean County could have a turkey on Th...
Nov 22, 2023
Evidentiary hearing held for the Barton McNeil case
Since his conviction, he has remained steadfast in his innocence. This evidentiary hearing happened after McNeil's petition for a new trial. (WMBD-TV File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Imprisone...
Nov 22, 2023
16-year-old boy shot Monday night on Bloomington’s south side
Anyone with information should contact Detective Jordan Downing at 309-434-2587 or Jdowning@cityblm.org.(WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are probing a shooting Mond...
Nov 21, 2023
Rivian CEO now responsible for product functions
WMBD-TV can be reached at news@wjbc.com. (WJBC FIle Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – An 8-K Form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission shows that Rivian’s CEO will be undertaki...
Nov 21, 2023
