Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois House members considering ways to make high school transfers easier for athletes
By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Maybe it should be easier to transfer high schools if you are an athlete.That's certainly what Chicago parent Khalilah Johnson thinks, based on her daughter's experienc...
Nov 21, 2024
Illinois lawmakers weigh in on President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks
The idea of "U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon" draws reaction along party lines at the Illinois Capitol. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – President-elect Trump’s cabinet nom...
Nov 21, 2024
District 87 Board of Education discusses tax levy
There will be a public hearing on the tax levy next month. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Board of Education for Bloomington District 87 met Wednesday where they were given a prese...
Nov 21, 2024
Show Bus to stop serving McLean County next year
Show Bus will no longer serve McLean County starting in July 2025. Connect Transit, the company in charge of public transportation in Bloomington-Normal, will now also provide transit for rural McLean...
Nov 21, 2024
AAA warns drivers to be cautious of deer this time of year
In 2023, there were more than 14,000 car accidents involving a deer in Illinois, with seven being fatal. (Photo by brokinhrt2/flickr)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Deer mating season is in full swing a...
Nov 20, 2024
State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come
An electric vehicle charging station pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – With nearly half a mi...
Nov 19, 2024
Former Illinois Gov. takes victory lap after-tax referendum passes
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is ready to build on an election victory.No, Quinn was not on the ballo...
Nov 18, 2024
Remembering fallen heroes, one star ornament at time
Two nine-foot Christmas trees were lit and filled with ornaments with help from community members. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – More than 400 star ornaments were placed on Christmas trees du...
Nov 18, 2024
Judge dismisses biometric data privacy lawsuit citing revised state law
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – A clarifi...
Nov 18, 2024
Woodford County urging people to lock doors after burglaries
If you have any information or videos of the robberies, call 309-467-2375. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD-TVGERMANTOWN HILLS – One car has been reported stolen after a spree of robberies a...
Nov 18, 2024
