Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Peoria Rivermen and Peoria Civic Center finally ink deal on new five-year lease
The deal is over five years. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Civic Center/Facebook)By WMBD TV PEORIA – After several months of uncertainty, the Peoria Rivermen will continue to call the River City home,...
Nov 05, 2024
Jury sees more evidence surrounding payments to Madigan campaign worker ousted for sexual harassment
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Oct. 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsilli...
Nov 05, 2024
Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year
Gov. JB Pritzker talks with lawmakers on the floor of the Illinois House in April. His office last week issued a report projecting a $3.2 billion deficit for the fiscal year that begins in July. (Capi...
Nov 05, 2024
Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores
On state tests, 41% of Illinois students reached a “proficient” score for reading, outpacing pre-pandemic levels. Math scores are more slowly recovering, still about 5% lower than pre-pand...
Nov 01, 2024
Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime Statehouse lobbyist and advisor to the speaker Mike McClain face a bribery and racketeering ...
Nov 01, 2024
Community members encouraged to complete online survey for Normal police
The survey will include questions about the agency's overall performance and professionalism, community concerns and recommendations to improve services. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By WJBC Sta...
Nov 01, 2024
Bloomington Ice Center manager named to the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame
Michael Hernbrott had previously been inducted into the Illinois State University's Hockey Club Hall of Fame in 2023. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The manager of t...
Nov 01, 2024
McLean County court awarded federal grant to help families work through legal issues
The McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Circuit Courthouse will be able to put more funding ...
Oct 31, 2024
State officials unveil new resource dedicated to helping people report hate crimes
Gov. JB Prtizker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton during a news conference Wednesday. (X/Governor JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With hate speech and hate crimes at an all-time high, accordi...
Oct 30, 2024
Homelessness issue not magically fixed following shutdown of tent city in Downtown Bloomington
The City has been working with Eastview Christian Church, Home Sweet Home Ministries and the Salvation Army for months to develop a better solution. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON &#...
Oct 30, 2024
