Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Pritzker takes aim at Trump tariffs with business tours, calls to foreign officials
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference with lawmakers and representatives of Pace Suburban Bus in Markham on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMSan...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2025

Bloomington mayor to fill vacant council seat
Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe has appointed Micheal Mosley to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayo...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2025

Normal Museum holds 2nd annual International Day of Women and Girls Science
The Museum is located at 1010 E. Beaufort St. in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Children's Discovery Museum in uptown Normal held its 2nd annual International Day of...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2025

IHSA cheer state finals brings economic boom to Bloomington-Normal
Over 100-teams are in Bloomington this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – 100 teams from all over the state are in Bloomington, competing for the number one spot for ch...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2025

Illinois locked in legal battles with Trump administration over immigration policy
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning recent executive orders and actions by President Donald Trump's administration. (C...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2025

Judge declines to extend ‘swipe fee’ injunction to credit card companies
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol News IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – A feder...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2025

Bloomington man charged in McLean County with several child porn counts
David Breeden. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/McLean County Jail) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is facing nearly a dozen child pornography counts following an investigation by ...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2025

Protestors gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachment
Protestors hold signs and chant in front of the Illinois State Capitol to protest President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)By JAD...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2025

Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
Attorney Marleen Suarez prepares dozens of conditional guardianships for undocumented parents. Suarez made a post on Facebook announcing she was offering the service for free so parents facing deporta...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2025

Fort Jesse Café launches new chapter in Bloomington
Fort Jesse Cafe is located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Fort Jesse Cafe/Facebook) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – It all happened so fast for Zakkary Yuhasz. He joined Fort Jesse Cafe two years ago...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2025



