Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Drive to lift up Illinois’ Black farmers
State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) chairs the Illinois House Agriculture Committee. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When you think of a farmer, you probably don't think of a ...
May 01, 2023
State’s largest public employee union is pushing for a raise
DSPs and other frontline workers who care for people with disabilities met with lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol last week to lobby for fair wage increases. (Facebook/AFSCME Council 31)By Dave DahlSP...
May 01, 2023
Coroner identifies victim in deadly I-55 vehicle and pedestrian crash
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder relea...
May 01, 2023
Package of bills aim to reduce teacher shortage in Illinois
A third bill sets up four thousand dollar a year retention bonuses to be given for two consecutive years to teachers working in underserved schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 28, 2023
Unit 5 School board swears in new members
By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was an emotional evening at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board Meeting as new members took office.It was the last meeting at the table for Board President Barry Hitchins and A...
Apr 27, 2023
Danvers man indicted for 1st-degree murder in strangulation case
Melissa Ostrom was reported missing on April 17 and her body was found a few days later.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Danvers man has been charged with first-degree murd...
Apr 27, 2023
Giannoulias has marked 100 days as Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Alexi Giannoulias has marked 100 days as Illinois secretary of state. We've heard the words modernization...
Apr 27, 2023
Downtown Bloomington Connect Transit Center approved by City Council
There are many steps that still need to be taken in the process according to Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council gave its ...
Apr 26, 2023
Saturdays on the Square concert series to resume this summer in Bloomington
The Saturdays on the Square concert series will consist of four free performances that will take place on June 10, July 15, and August 5 and 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city...
Apr 25, 2023
Illinois Senate Republicans introduce package of bills to fight crime, empower victims
State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) at the mic. (Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Republicans have a package of bills which they say will put the priority back on the victim...
Apr 25, 2023
