Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Reportedly 40 gun shots fired in early Sunday morning shooting in south Normal
Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed several vehicles flee the area at a high rate of speed. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police responded to a shots fire call ...
Aug 07, 2023
Man shot in Bloomington early Monday morning
Anyone with information should contact Detective Ken Nowatski at (309) 434-2578 or knowatski@cityblm.org. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A man suffered non life-threatening injuries ea...
Aug 07, 2023
Average gasoline prices continue rise nationwide
The national average price of gasoline has rose 8.0 cents over the week, averaging $3.79 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalMCLEAN COUNTY – Gas prices have continued to rise across the coun...
Aug 07, 2023
2023 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen
Paige Van Dyke of Clay County is the 2023 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An experience babysitting a child with a seizure disorder is guiding the path...
Aug 07, 2023
Schedule changes at this year’s Illinois State Fair
Another change: the Governor's Sale of Champions takes place Wednesday the 16th – Governor's Day – as opposed to Ag Day. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Changes to the cal...
Aug 07, 2023
Copi for sale at Illinois State Fair
Acting Illinois Department of Natural Resources director Natalie Phelps Finnie. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An invasive fish that’s getting an image makeover is for sale to e...
Aug 07, 2023
El Paso police arrest man who arranged to meet two minors
Police said there were not any minors in danger or involved with the sting operation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVEL PASO – The El Paso Police Department said a man was arrested as a result of a ...
Aug 07, 2023
Illinois State Fair preview
Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Illinois State Fair, which steps off next Thursday, is about what's new."The Mul...
Aug 04, 2023
Bloomington-Normal native donates 14 tons of sweet corn to Midwest Food Bank
The Midwest Food Bank in Normal received over 14 tons of sweet corn on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Nothing is sweeter than giving back to the community &...
Aug 03, 2023
Normal police issues 138 traffic citations during Speed Awareness Month
The police department's extra enforcement detail ran from July 6 to July 31. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Officers with the Normal Police Department spent over 108 hours during Speed Awar...
Aug 03, 2023
