Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Downtown Bloomington to give people ‘more time’ with increased parking limit
The Bloomington City Council Monday night approved a resolution to extend parking times downtown from 90 minutes to two hours. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Longer stays are ex...
Sep 24, 2024
Illinois Secretary of State applauding FDA for developing a system to review food additives
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – People interested in food safety are optimistic the federal Food and Drug Administrati...
Sep 23, 2024
Festival of Joy returns to downtown Bloomington
A parade with many people walked down the street singing Hare Krishna. You could also dance, do yoga, or even meditate at the fest. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The 15th a...
Sep 23, 2024
Bloomington-Normal NAACP rallying for more people to vote
Guests heard from speakers like Brian Peterson with Omega Psi Phi, and other leaders in the Black community to get out the vote. (PHOTO: WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Community members...
Sep 23, 2024
Unit 5 Bus Drivers and First Student at impasse in contract negotiations
Dean also said there were five meetings in total with First Student asking for a 60-day extension at the conclusion of the last meeting held on July 31. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The clock is ...
Sep 23, 2024
ISU selected as partner for Central Illinois regional simulation training hub by DCFS
The ISU Child Protection Training Academy will be located at The Baby Fold in Normal.(Facebook/Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Illinois Department of Child and Family Service...
Sep 23, 2024
BEER Nuts reopening company store in Bloomington
BEER Nuts says the store will have different products, apparel and memorabilia for purchase. The store will be open Monday through Friday from 9-4. (Photo courtesy BEER Nuts)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON &...
Sep 23, 2024
Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
Flanked by his legal team, former AT&T executive Paul La Schiazza exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in downtown Chicago earlier this month. La Schiazza's bribery trial ended in a mistrial on Th...
Sep 19, 2024
Watterson Towers under boil order after water main break
The town is working with Illinois State University to keep the students updated on the situation. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A boil order is in effect for the residents of Watterson To...
Sep 19, 2024
Unit 5 approves 2024-25 budget, presents plan to maintain facilities
The school board also discussed millions of dollars worth of repairs that need to be made to various buildings and facilities in the district. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The McLe...
Sep 19, 2024
