Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Elimination of McLean County Auditor office going on November ballot
McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson is currently running unopposed for another term. If the position is eliminated, then the referendum would block her from serving again if she were reelected. (P...
Jun 14, 2024
Unit 5 School Board holds moment of silence for teacher’s passing
Amy Moore taught at Grove Elementary for two decades. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was a somber atmosphere at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board meeting as a moment of silence was ...
Jun 13, 2024
Leaders from Bloomington hold housing symposium to address housing shortage
Over 60 leaders ranging from relators to bankers and business leaders attended the event. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, Bloomington city leaders hoste...
Jun 12, 2024
Bloomington Rotary hosting Pork Chop fundraiser Thursday
The lunch includes a Bloomington Meats pork chop sandwich, chips and a cookie along with a drink.(Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – If you are looking for a spot for lunch on Thursday the Bloom...
Jun 12, 2024
Route 66 murals popping up in McLean County
The Village of McLean is getting a new mural commemorating Route 66. This is just one of four Route 66 murals commissioned by McLean County being painted by muralist Troy Freeman. (Photo courtesy WMBD...
Jun 12, 2024
Bloomington crash leaves one dead
The crash is still being investigated by the Bloomington Police Department, the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGT...
Jun 12, 2024
McLean County Health Department’s mobile unit is on the move
The McLean County Health Department received the mobile unit in January after being awarded $265,000 in ARPA funds last year. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVLEXINGTON – The McLean County Heal...
Jun 10, 2024
Special Olympics to begin Summer Games this weekend
The opening ceremony which starts at 8 p.m. Friday at Hancock will culminate with the finish of the annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run where hundreds of officers will enter the stadium and the ...
Jun 07, 2024
Miller Park Zoo celebrating 133 years with birthday bash this Saturday
With admission you can enjoy cake, ice-cream and face painting. Saturday's festivities are from noon to 3 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, join the Miller Park Zoo for ...
Jun 07, 2024
Over a hundred libraries across the state receive a total of $2M to expand technology
The grants are for libraries in communities with low tax bases and high poverty rates. (Books to Benefits) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – More than one hundred libraries in Illinois are in for a tot...
Jun 06, 2024
