Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Corn and soybean planting are ahead of the averages
Corn planted reached 18 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 11 percent. (Facebook/IL Corn)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 23, 2023...
Apr 25, 2023
Illinois man arrested for Ohio Murder
Anyone with information on fugitives can contact the U.S. Marshals anonymously online. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested in connection to an Ohio murder by ...
Apr 24, 2023
Normal man arrested for sex crimes linked to teen
According to the charges, the sex crimes took place between June and December of last year. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – A man accused of sexually assaulting a teen last year has been ...
Apr 24, 2023
Cathy Lust appointed to District 87 school board vacancy
Samedy had stepped down from the school board after being charged with a repeat drunken driving conviction. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has filled a vacancy on itR...
Apr 24, 2023
Coroner identifies victim of motorcycle crash in Normal
This incident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department, McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – ...
Apr 24, 2023
Kitchen fire Thursday afternoon in Normal
Firefighter Jason Grieder and Lieutenant Bob Collins cool down some remaining hot spots in the kitchen area. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Fire Departme...
Apr 21, 2023
Arson suspect arrested in Bloomington
Davis was arrested without incident. His arraignment is set for May 5. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Wednesday, Bloomington Police arrested 39-year old Micah Davis for ...
Apr 21, 2023
Body found Thursday by Bloomington Police identified as missing woman
An autopsy is pending and a death investigation is now underway by BPD. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has concluded it’s missing persons inv...
Apr 20, 2023
Connect Transit suspending fares for Earth Day
Connect Transit says the move is to encourage everyone to “try transit” and enjoy the events happening in the Twin-Cities for Earth Day. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Connect T...
Apr 20, 2023
Next mayor of Chicago addresses Illinois House and Senate
Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was invited Wednesday to speak to a joint session of the General Assembly. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House and Senate Wednesday w...
Apr 20, 2023
