Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington police was ‘justified’ when they shot a person in late March, prosecutor said
In a news release, the McLean County State's Attorney's Office and Bloomington Police released an initial report regarding the March 30 shooting at the Turnberry Square Apartments. (Photo courtesy WMB...
Apr 13, 2023
Ameren adding Rivian trucks to its fleet
It's the Twin Cities-based electric vehicle manufacturer's largest fleet delivery in central Illinois to date. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Rivian delivered eight of 10 new electri...
Apr 13, 2023
Easterseals Camp makes sure campers feel included
Easterseals will hold its run, walk and rally Saturday in East Peoria and Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Easterseals Central Illinois)By WMBD-TVHUDSON – Timber Pointe outdoor center in Hu...
Apr 12, 2023
Unit 5 School Board holds special meeting to reverse budget cuts
The next regular school board meeting is April 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Unit 5 School Board voted to reinstate the reductions that were approv...
Apr 12, 2023
Drones and Starbucks coming to Bloomington
The city council met Monday night at the Government Center in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is adjusting to the growth in the area.Three ...
Apr 11, 2023
Man shot at Bloomington Park Sunday afternoon
No one has been arrested, and there is no information about the suspects at this time. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year-old male who had been shot was discovered at B...
Apr 10, 2023
Bloomington man arrested for reckless discharge of firearm
The circumstances behind this incident remain under investigation. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident on Sunday.Acc...
Apr 10, 2023
Oil production cuts by OPEC likely to lead to increasing fuel prices
GasBuddy price reports indicated earlier this week that prices were up over 15 cents per gallon, averaging $3.83. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Four dollar gas is on the table for ...
Apr 07, 2023
ISU receives Early Childhood Preparation grant
ISU was awarded $800,753 in grant funding to help implement these programs. (Facebook/Illinois State UniversityBy WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University was one of four universities to receiv...
Apr 07, 2023
Alex Williams makes history with election to Unit 5’s School Board
Alex Williams, along with Mark Adams, Amy Roser and Kelly Pyle will be sworn-in at the board's regular meeting on April 26 at 6:30 pm. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Alex Williams ma...
Apr 07, 2023
