Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Former central Illinois lawmaker has died
Bill Black, a Republican who also served on the Danville city council, Vermilion County board, and Danville Area Community College board, passed away Saturday. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPR...
Sep 11, 2023
Bloomington Fire Chief Eric West to retire at year’s end
Bloomington Fire Department Chief Eric West. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After a more than 30-year career, Bloomington Fire’s top leader is retiring in...
Sep 09, 2023
Heartland Community College student enrollment close to pre-Covid numbers
Spokesperson Steve Fast said this is the second year in a row of having the most diverse student body in Heartland's history. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heart...
Sep 08, 2023
Normal approves contract to build new fire station
Normal Fire Chief Mick Humer said they hope to break ground in spring 2024. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – On Tuesday, Normal Town Council approved a contract with Core Cons...
Sep 08, 2023
Illinois State University reports largest freshman class in 36 years
This year's class came into college with an average 3.64 GPA in high school, with over 1,000 of the students having earned a 4.0 or better. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News NORMAL – Welc...
Sep 07, 2023
Several area schools receive grant for water-bottle filling stations
A recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that increasing water accessibility for children had a direct correlation with improved hydration and overall health. (WJBC file ph...
Sep 07, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education visits Springfield elementary school
Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and U.S. secretary of education Miguel Cardona. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A big blue bus (pictured) rolled up to Fairview Elementary School in Springfiel...
Sep 07, 2023
Lexington man arrested for animal cruelty
The Lexington Police Department conducted an investigation beginning Tuesday after concerned citizens reached out to the department. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVLEXINGTON – A Lexington man has be...
Sep 07, 2023
Illinois crop progress is a touch behind the averages
Corn dough reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 93 percent. Corn dented reached 66 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 72 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – T...
Sep 06, 2023
McLean County Board chairman resigns
John McIntyre. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board chairman John McIntyre resigned Tuesday afternoon for unknown reasons.According to a news release, board members wi...
Sep 06, 2023
