Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington Bison open season this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena
By WJBCBLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye.To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington partnering with Salvation Army to expand shelter services
The shelter is located in the Salvation Army's cafeteria, on West Washington Street. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced a collaboration with the...
Oct 17, 2024
Public safety discussed after string of violence in Normal
There would be a ban on amplified sound, unless it is for a town-sanctioned event or if an event has a permit from the town's parks and recreation department. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORM...
Oct 17, 2024
Interstate 74 near Morton shutdown overnight after deadly crash
The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-74 eastbound near Morton. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMORTON – A crash left one person dead and another person injured last night on Interstate 74...
Oct 17, 2024
Goodwill received $15,000 to help those in need in Central Illinois
The grant is $15,000. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has received money to help unemployed, under-employed and dislocated worke...
Oct 16, 2024
In final public transit hearing, downstate operators join chorus for more state funding
Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, speaks at a Senate Transportation Committee hearing. DeWitte is the Republican spokesperson for the committee. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW A...
Oct 16, 2024
Top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens to vote
Top Illinois Republican Toni McCombie. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens - intentionally or not - t...
Oct 11, 2024
Police peacefully de-escalate domestic disturbance incident in Normal
Police were called Thursday afternoon to the 1500 block of Northbrook Drive in Normal for a domestic disturbance and barricade situation. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Officers p...
Oct 11, 2024
Rivian expansion approved by Normal’s Planning Commission, now goes before town council
The expansion would help Rivian Automotive with materials and other logistical travel. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A facility that would be built on the west side of Rivian Motorway was ...
Oct 11, 2024
First frost of the season could arrive early next week
As the front pushes through, a few showers and storms will be possible, particularly on Saturday and Saturday night. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – October has been off to a warm start bu...
Oct 10, 2024
