Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Two new solar facilities could come to McLean County
(WJBC file photo)MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - On Tuesday, the McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals had hearings on two applications for commercial solar generating facilities.The first application ca...
Jun 04, 2025
Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April
A memorial was set up at the site where three children and a teen died when a Jeep crashed through a building that housed an after-school program in Chatham in April. A fourth child has since died on ...
Jun 03, 2025
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout ‘Clean Slate’ legislation as ‘economic boon’
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout 'Clean Slate' legislation as 'economic boon'By REILLY COOKMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - Criminal justice reform advocate...
Jun 02, 2025
THANK YOU: WJBC’s 100th Anniversary Beer officially for sale across Central Illinois
WJBC morning host Scott Miller holds a ice cold WJBC 100th Anniversary beer. BLOOMINGTON – Thank you, Central Illinois, for joining WJBC at our 100th Anniversary beer unveiling on Saturday at Li...
Jun 02, 2025
‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, speaks during debate over a bill legalizing medically assisted suicide. She looks at bill sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, pictured in the foreground. (C...
Jun 02, 2025
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance pla...
May 30, 2025
Bloomington City Council Approves Over $10 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - In a significant move to enhance the city's infrastructure, the Bloomington City Council on Tuesday ...
May 30, 2025
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters following an event at the Illinois State Library in Springfield on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Pritzker pledged to veto any budget with "broad-based" tax increases. (...
May 29, 2025
Two men sentenced in separate sexual assault cases
Carlos Cregan, 37, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police) NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men were sentenced this month to several years in prison for sexual assault in separate cases.Carlos Cregan, 37,...
May 29, 2025
Bloomington’s $36M bond boosts water infrastructure upgrade
Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady recently joined WJBC’s Afternoon Show. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The city of Bloomington is taking steps towards improving its water infrastructure.At Tuesday's coun...
May 29, 2025
