Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Could another Grayson get hired?
The Massey Commission meets at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new sheriff in Springfield, and she's talking to the Sonya Massey Comm...
Dec 17, 2024
Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Dec 17, 2024
Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Dec 17, 2024
Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.During Monday's town ...
Dec 17, 2024 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)
Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsi...
Dec 17, 2024
One Person injured in a 5-car crash in Tazewell County
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – One person was hospitalized after a car on Interstate 155 lost control, causing a multi-car wreck...
Dec 16, 2024
Lt. Gov. Stratton tours women’s prisons with goal of improving conditions
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "When you incarcerate a woman, you incarcerate the whole family."Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton says that's what an inmate told ...
Dec 16, 2024
IBM will build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park
Gov. JB Pritzker watches as IBM CEO Arvind Krishna describes his company's plan to set up a state-of-the-art quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on Chicago's South Side....
Dec 16, 2024
Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
Products that contain delta-8 THC are pictured next to the original packaging they resemble. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsi...
Dec 16, 2024
BCPA sees record number of patrons in November
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts saw record numbers in the month of...
Dec 13, 2024
