Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

LeRoy woman sentenced for failing to file taxes for years
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Little failed to file personal tax returns and corporate returns for the business where she served as corporate secretary. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVLEROY...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2023

Miller Park Zoo mourns loss of Lineback cow
Indigo was nine-years-old and came to the zoo in 2014. Her death was unexpected to the team. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo announced that the sudden death of Indig...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2023

Assistant fire chief in Normal retires
Doug Barnett was hired July 20, 1998, and was serving as a Lieutenant before being promoted to Assistant Chief of Operations in July of 2009. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By Neil DoyleNORMAL...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2023

Governor Pritzker signs law prohibiting book banning
Gov. Pritzker says there were 67 attempts to ban books last year in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is signing a first-of-its-kind law prohibiting book bann...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2023

DCFS holds a recruitment fair in Bloomington
Recruiters from DCFS shared information and hosted on-the-spot interviews for available positions. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The department of child and family services hel...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2023

Average nationwide diesel costs continue to fall in weekly gas report
The national average price of diesel has fallen nearly 2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The national average price o...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2023

U of I study looks at how viral videos affect us
Emily Mendelson, a graduate student in interpersonal communication at the University of Illinois, used the "couch guy" TikTok video as the launching point for her study into how viral videos affect us...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2023

Towanda bicyclist killed in car crash
Authorities are investigating the accident. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD NewsUPDATE: McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the victim as 69-year-old Craig E. Ryan of Bloomington. T...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2023

Two men sentenced to prison for robbing local pawn shop
The men were recently sentenced in a McLean County court room. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two men in Bloomington are heading to prison after being found gui...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2023

Illinois Treasurer’s Office hosting agriculture photo contest
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalILLINOIS – Young photographers in Illinois are being encouraged by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to submit their best...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2023