Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions
While private sector unionization rates have fallen by 1.7 percentage points since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Janus decision in 2018, public sector unionization rates fell by 4.1 points in...
Aug 30, 2024
Labor Day travel destinations and safety tips
According to CIRA, American Airlines numbers do not show increased traffic for the local airport. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Labor Day Weekend is upon us, marking th...
Aug 30, 2024
Bridgestone & United Steel Workers representative running for McLean County Board
According to Fagan's campaign's website, he would focus on spending taxpayer money efficiently while investing in infrastructure like roads and water lines. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bl...
Aug 30, 2024
Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program
(Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois law intended to help people with mental illness avoi...
Aug 29, 2024
An error by the Illinois Department of Corrections caused a soft lockdown at Clinton schools
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers issued a statement Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Clinton School District) By WJBC Staff CLINTON – The Illinois Department of Corrections error is to blame ...
Aug 29, 2024
Another hearing set for Georgia man accused in deadly shooting of Peoria teen
The 20-year-old is facing first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of Kanye Stowers. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Georgia man appeared in McLean County Court fo...
Aug 27, 2024
Bloomington business consultant announces bid to run for Ward 5 council seat
Mike Straza. (Photo courtesy: Mike Straza)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A former mayoral candidate in Bloomington announced his plans on Monday to run for Ward 5.Mike Straza, a business consultant ...
Aug 26, 2024
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
Attorney General Kwami Raoul. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The state's top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozen...
Aug 26, 2024
Former Sangamon County Deputy, accused of killing Sonya Massey, appears in court
Raymond Massey (left), Sonya Massey's uncle, also talked to reporters. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Monday morning saw a brief status hearing in the case of Sean Gr...
Aug 26, 2024
Local community members hold open forum on the housing crisis
President of the Bloomington Revivalists, Noah Tang said having individual developers, instead of corporate developers, is one way to make homes affordable again. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV...
Aug 26, 2024
