Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Former IDPH head fined $150K, issues statement for ethical violations
Dr. Ezike. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' former public health chief was fined $150,000 after admitting she violated the state's Ethics Act by taking a job with a...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2025

Meet the winners of the 2025 Bloomington-Normal MLK Awards
(Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal once again joined forces to host the 49th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards L...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2025

State police arrest six in connection with commercial sex acts
The McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Five people have been released from the McLean County Jail, a day or or ...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2025

Bills addressing warehouse quotas, nursing homes, prostitution pass in session’s final days
The Illinois House is pictured during its lame duck session that ran from Jan. 4-7 in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By JADE AUBREY& BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisj...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2025

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

Former Madigan aide testifies speaker had conflict of interest protocols
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago after a Jan. 3, 2024, hearing that delayed his trial. A year later, Madigan's trial is wrapping up with a...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2025

Legislature approves bill to prioritize family members in foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinois& AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News ...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2025

Local journalism tax credit application window opens
A stack of newspapers is pictured at the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisbfox@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – News organizatio...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2025



