Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sangamon County Board heard from many community members regarding the death of Sonya Massey
(Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – More than five weeks after a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a Black woman, Sonya Massey, in her home, members of the Sangamon County B...
Aug 14, 2024
Illinois State Board of Education announces new teacher recruitment campaign
Peoria County Regional Superintendent Beth Crider said becoming a teacher changed her life for the better. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The state of Illinois is in short supply of ...
Aug 13, 2024
Naturalization ceremony to be held at Illinois State Fair
Judge Colleen Lawless. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The 2024 Illinois State Fair will be unforgettable for two hundred fairgoers who will become United States citizens.It's a first-...
Aug 13, 2024
Tazewell County is set to get a new justice center annex
This will keep prisoners away from jurors, judges, courthouse staff and the public. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – After months of talk, the Tazewell County Board made it official - the county is ge...
Aug 12, 2024
Normal police probe weekend shots fired incident
Anyone with information on this incident or any incident is asked to contact Normal PD at 309-454-9535. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police are probing a shots fired incident that happ...
Aug 12, 2024
Local taxpayers could be on the hook for a new ‘homeless hotel’
Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington is home to around 30 individuals, who reside in tents. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON-If the plans come to fruition, local taxpayers coul...
Aug 09, 2024
State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose
Public health groups commend new guides but say there was a 'lack of opportunities' for collaboration. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By DILPREET RAJUCapitol News Illi...
Aug 09, 2024
Central Illinois election officials discuss voting integrity
Early voting and vote-by-mail begins September 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Local election officials gathered Thursday afternoon to answer any questions regarding voting int...
Aug 09, 2024
Twilight Parade wraps up day one of Illinois State Fair
(l-r) Illinois Agriculture director Jerry Costello, Lt Gov Juliana Stratton, Illinois State Fair grand marshal Avani Rai, Gov. JB Pritzker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois 4-H...
Aug 09, 2024
American Red Cross Evening of Star to feature PGA Hall of Famer Lee Trevino
Throughout his career, Lee Trevino went on to win 29 tournaments, including six majors. (Photo courtesy American Red Cross)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Six-time major champion and 29-time PGA Tour winn...
Aug 09, 2024
