Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Senate Public Health Committee hears about long covid
A woman suffering the effects of long covid told her story to Illinois state senators Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Covid commands your attention. That's what state senator...
Sep 27, 2023
Heartland Community College announces new Dean of Students
The new Dean of Students previously served as the Executive Dean at Richland Community College. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD News NORMAL – Heartland Community College has picked a new Dean...
Sep 26, 2023
One person dead after weekend crash in Bloomington
This incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department, the McLean County Coroner's Office and the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team. (Photo Courtesy Flickr)By WMBD-TV...
Sep 26, 2023
This week’s USDA crop report
Corn harvested reached 10 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 13 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending Septembe...
Sep 26, 2023
19-year-old dead after Saturday night stabbing in Bloomington
The incident is still under investigation by Bloomington Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old man died after being stabbed ...
Sep 25, 2023
Speaker of the Illinois House leads contingent to Israel
Speaker of the House Chris Welch. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Speaker of the Illinois House led a contingent to Israel this month. State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfie...
Sep 23, 2023 Illinois Speaker Chris Welch. (Photo courtesy: File)
ISU interim president shares new developments in State of the University Address
Illinois State University interim president Dr. Aondover Tarhule. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The interim president of Illinois State University provided some updates ...
Sep 22, 2023
New “learning center” in the Illinois Supreme Court building
The Illinois Supreme Court now has a place to educate everyone about its history. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There's another educational thing to see when you're in Springfield. A...
Sep 21, 2023
U-High Sub no longer being considered for work at the school after incident
WJBC is working to find out more information. (Photo courtesy: University High School)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A substitute teacher is no longer welcome at Illinois State University’s ...
Sep 20, 2023
Some Illinois Lawmakers want to rein in social media used by children
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Stories of teen suicide fueled by social media fueled an Illinois Senate hearing Tuesday. State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morr...
Sep 20, 2023
