Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

66 Games E-Sports Tournament returns to Bloomington
Sixteen colleges from across the nation met at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday and Sunday, competing in the Bloomington-Normal SixtySix Games League of Legends tournament. (Photo co...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2023

State lawmakers who represent Teutopolis are calling for safety measures
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlTEUTOPOLIS – The state lawmakers who represent Teutopolis have worked up legislation which they say would prevent acc...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2023

Local plumbing company giving away water heater to McLean County family
The contest closes Nov. 3 and the winner will be chosen the first week of November. (Photo Courtesy of Covenant Plumbing/Facebook)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A local company is paying it forward wit...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route 9 in the area west of 2600 East R...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023

One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The state police said 911 was notified thanks to an iPhone crash alert. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023

Woodford County Sheriff releases scam alert
The Woodford County Sheriff's office is asking anyone who receives a questionable phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy or detective to call (309) 467-7930 to check validity. (WJBC file phot...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023 (Photo courtesy: file)

Normal Planning Commission approves plans for Raising Cane’s
The Normal Planning Commission Wednesday night approved plans for a Raising Cane’s restaurant replace Beauty Brands in the Shoppes at College Hills. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL R...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023

Heartland Women’s Volleyball Coach named Coach of the Year
Mary Frahm. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s Head Volleyball coach has been named the top coach in the Midwest Atlantic Co...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2023

McLean County launches housing needs survey
Survey responses will be accepted through Nov. 27, 2023. Only one survey should be filled out per household. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Kat Sniffen)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Region...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2023

UPDATE: Miller Park Zoo python euthanized due to heavy smoke exposure from Monday fire
Bloomington fire crews responded to the incident Monday around 9:30 p.m. at the Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Some sad news from Monday ...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2023