Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Nov 21, 2023

ISP responds to Mackinaw crash with life-threatening injuries
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMACKINAW – Illinois State Police arrived on the scene of a crash near Leopold Street in Mackinaw for a crash with l...
Syndicated Author Nov 21, 2023

Red Cross reminds the holidays are high time for kitchen fires
Mara Thompson, spokeswoman for the American Red Cross in Illinois, says in addition to having a pan lid ready to smother a fire there are other ways to prepare. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIEL...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2023

City leaders reflect 10 years after tornado in Washington
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC Staff and WMBD-TVWASHINGTON – Ten years after a deadly EF-4 tornado with maximu...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2023