Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Durbin discusses infrastructure with Bloomington Mayor Mwilambwe
		Sen. Dick Durbin and Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. (Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator made a stop Tuesday in Bloomington.Sen. Dick Durb...
			
				Syndicated Author				May 24, 2023							
		
Bloomington Police searching for man related to 2020 homicide
		Any information can be sent to Detective Ty Klein at (309)434-2366 or tklein@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for any information on the wherea...
			
				Syndicated Author				May 23, 2023							
		
Sen. Durbin announces rural health initiative
		U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlLINCOLN – There's too much at stake, says U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), for Republicans to dig in on the debt ceiling crisis."Busine...
			
				Syndicated Author				May 23, 2023							
		
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...
			
				Syndicated Author				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...
			
				Syndicated Author				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...
			
				Syndicated Author				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 &...
			
				Syndicated Author				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...
			
				Syndicated Author				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...
			
				Syndicated Author				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 ...
			
				Syndicated Author				May 19, 2023							
		
 
			
		

