Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal Marching Band to play in London’s New Year’s Eve
On Wednesday, proud parents looked on as the band performed a preview of their new routine at Horton Field House at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/TV) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A loc...
Dec 12, 2024
Recent incidents prompt heightened Statehouse security
The Illinois Capitol's north wing, which is currently undergoing renovations, is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock...
Dec 12, 2024
Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Former Democratic state Rep. Eddie Acevedo exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday after being ordered to testify in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial. (Capitol Ne...
Dec 11, 2024
Small Business Saturday takes over Downtown Bloomington
You can collect stamps on your passport until Dec. 6. That's also the night of Bloomington's tree-lighting event. (Facebook/Downtown Bloomington IL)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomingto...
Dec 02, 2024
Livingston Santa Claus sculpture returns to Downtown Bloomington
Norris Porter with the museum said it's one of the largest preservation projects the museum has ever taken on. (Facebook/McLean County Museum of History)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – If you remember D...
Dec 02, 2024
Two Central Illinois high school students set to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Two local students are heading to New York City to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Two local students are heading to New York City to perform...
Nov 25, 2024
U-High falls to Mt. Zion in IHSA football state semifinals
U-High head coach Brody Walworth spoke with his team after the semifinal loss at Hancock Stadium. (Eric Lapan/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The U-High Pioneers (10-3) had a chance to tie or even wi...
Nov 23, 2024
Illinois lawmakers send “Dignity in Pay” act to governor’s desk
The Senate sent Gov. JB Pritzker the bill Thursday, the last day of fall veto session. HB 793 awaits the governor's action.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &#...
Nov 22, 2024
New walking trail coming to Normal following partnership between HCC and COUNTRY
(L-R) COUNTRY CEO Jim Jacobs, Heartland CC President Keith Cornille, Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Those in Normal will soon be able to ...
Nov 22, 2024
New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections
A procedure room at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – A ...
Nov 21, 2024
