Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Stampede returning to Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – An annual fundraising event benefiting the Miller Park Zoo will be returning in March.The Miller Park Zoo Stampede, which in...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2025

Peoria Civic Center to announce naming rights deal for its theater
No other details were disclosed including how much the naming partner was paying for the naming rights or how long the name would be in use. (Photo courtesy: File) By WMBD TV PEORIA – For the fi...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2025

Jurors to hear tape of Madigan saying ComEd contractors ‘made out like bandits’
Longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are pictured leaving the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in 2023 and 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andre...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2025

Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering easing legal requirements for changing one's name. (Photo illustration by Atmika Iyer) By Atmika IyerMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisatmikaiyer20...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuo...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

Could another Grayson get hired?
The Massey Commission meets at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new sheriff in Springfield, and she's talking to the Sonya Massey Comm...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.During Monday's town ...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsi...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024