Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois farmers still getting it done in the fields
Corn planted reached 91 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 75 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 21, 20...
May 23, 2023
Bloomington Police arrest man following shots fired incident
Anyone with information should contact the Bloomington Police Department at 309-820-8888. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIINGTON – Bloomington Police made an arrest Sunday morning related to...
May 22, 2023
Illinois House Republicans on spring session deadline not being met
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once Democratic leaders in the Illinois General Assembly announced lawmakers would return Wednesday, you h...
May 22, 2023
Mobile home fire Sunday night in Bloomington
The Bloomington Fire Department said the damage to the home is extensive and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
May 22, 2023
Springfield hosts Pridefest over the weekend
Springfield's Pridefest Saturday was something for all ages. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – At downtown Springfield's Pridefest Saturday, there were as many stories as there were peop...
May 22, 2023
Illinois House and Senate have at least a few days yet to go
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers missed a self-imposed deadline of May 19 to finish their work for the spring, as t...
May 22, 2023
Seventh graders at Kinglsey Junior High have Genius Hour Open House
Genius Hour, or 20% Time, is a way to explore your creativity during part of your work day. This practice is how Post-It Notes and Gmail were invented. (Google Maps)By WMBD-TVOn Thursday, students at ...
May 19, 2023
Gun found in student vehicle at El Paso Gridley High School
Police say at no time was anyone in danger and no threats were made. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVWOODFORD COUNTY – A gun was found in a student's vehicle on El Paso Gridley High School p...
May 19, 2023
Kitchen fire in Normal injures one and displaces two
One apartment suffered fire damage to the kitchen area with water and smoke damage throughout the unit. (Photo Courtesy of the Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A Wednesday evening kitch...
May 18, 2023
Illinois Senate could soon vote on bathroom bill
The idea – which supporters say would allow, say, fathers and daughters to use the same bathroom and also alleviate anxiety of transgender Illinoisans – is to allow multi-stall, all-gender...
May 18, 2023
