Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Unit 5 school board approves pay increases for staff
There will be revisions and flexibility to address hiring and retention, including two additional sick days after 20 years. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The McLean County Unit 5 school bo...
Jul 21, 2023
Bloomington man faces grooming charges for allegedly trying to entice a 15-year-old
If convicted, Espinoza faces up to five years in prison. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVEL PASO – A Bloomington man faces charges one day after allegedly trying to solicit sex from what he ...
Jul 21, 2023
LeRoy man charged with aggravated battery to a police officer
According to a news release, there was an incident inside the home between Downey and the police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasLEROY- A LeRoy man is behind bars in McLean County on multiple...
Jul 19, 2023
Connect Transit to reinstate fares
According to a Connect Transit news release, fares have not been collected since June 15 and fares will be reinstated this Sunday. (Facebook/Connect Transit)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A farebox issue th...
Jul 18, 2023
Two Bloomington men arrested for child pornography
According to a Bloomington police news release, 49-year-old Wesley Noonan and 23-year-old Brad Carter were arrested in two unrelated cases. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two men were ...
Jul 17, 2023
State Climatologist: Despite some recent rains, much of Illinois remains in drought
Portions of Adams and Pike counties are in an extreme drought. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Conditions improved over the past week but most of Illinois remains in a drought.The ent...
Jul 14, 2023
Normal Police use license plate cameras to arrest two for burglary, forgery
The McLean County State's Attorney's Office issued arrest warrants for both suspects. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Police Department on Thursday announced two arrests have been...
Jul 14, 2023
FBI Springfield warns public of ‘grandparent scam’ calls
FBI Springfield said that they have identified victims from Sangamon and surrounding counties. They are working on investigating these calls. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – FBI Springf...
Jul 13, 2023
Dan Brady announces he will not seek elected office this election cycle
Looking back on the 20 years he served in the legislature, Brady said he is proud of his accomplishments. (Facebook/Dan Brady)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A former State Representative has decided no...
Jul 12, 2023
Weekly crop report
Corn condition was rated 9 percent very poor, 17 percent poor, 35 percent fair, 33 percent good, and 6 percent excellent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.9 days suitable for f...
Jul 12, 2023
