Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Road closure in Normal for water main replacement project
Work is expected to last until mid June, weather permitting. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Beginning on Thursday, May 11, a water main replacement will start on Livingston Str...
May 10, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
Gov. JB Pritzker reminds Illinois to start seeing motorcycles to avoid accidents
For riding season, Start Seeing Motorcycles banners and yard signs will be displayed throughout the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TV SPRINGFIELD – May has officially been declared Mo...
May 10, 2023
Former Illinois governor weighs in on Com Ed Four convictions
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The old reformer himself, former Gov. Pat Quinn, returned to the Capitol Tuesday to again talk about ethics in politics ...
May 10, 2023
Rivian releases Q1 earnings
Revenue generated is approximately $661 million with 7,946 vehicles delivered. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian had a better-than-expected Q1 as it released its shareholder newsletter ...
May 10, 2023
Bloomington honors water professionals amid celebration of Drinking Water Week
The city invites and encourages the public to learn more about how truly vital clean, safe water is in daily life and its role in protecting public health and the environment. (Photo by Steve Johnson/...
May 09, 2023
Miller Park Zoo looking for a sanctuary for ‘King Julian’
Zoo Director Jay Pratte said that the zoo is looking into finding a sanctuary for the lemur, whose name is "King Julian". (Photo Courtesy of The Miller Park Zoo/Facebook)BY WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
May 09, 2023
Gas prices in Illinois tumble a few cents over past week
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.28 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.19 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to drop across the sta...
May 08, 2023
Pontiac woman sustains multiple gunshot wounds in shooting late Friday night
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pontiac Police Department. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalPONTIAC – Police officers in Pont...
May 08, 2023
Danvers man pleads not guilty when arraigned on murder counts
Livingston remains in the county jail on $2 million bond. His next court hearing is May 24. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The person accused of killing a Bloomington woman who was rep...
May 05, 2023
Annual Illinois police memorial
On the west lawn of the state Capitol stands a monument to Illinois’ law enforcers. Officers and survivors gathered Thursday for the annual Illinois police memorial. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl...
May 05, 2023
