Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County voters to decide on whether to eliminate the auditor position
McLean County Government Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The fate of the McLean County Auditor's position is in the hands of voters come election day.There's a refe...
Oct 22, 2024
Free Narcan dispenser installed at McLean County Health Department
The health department says the purpose of the unit is to help reduce the number of opioid overdoses and deaths by allowing anyone to be prepared with the lifesaving nasal spray in the event of an opio...
Oct 22, 2024
Normal Town Council approves Rivian expansion, tables nuisance ordinance
Meanwhile, the council also tabled a decision on a nuisance ordinance related to pop-up parties. Ultimately, the council voted unanimously to table the item until its Dec. 2 meeting. (WJBC file photo)...
Oct 22, 2024 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Groundbreaking for new air traffic control tower at Peoria’s airport
The Peoria International Airport. (Photo courtesy: Peoria International Airport: Facebook) By WMBD TV PEORIA – Elected officials and those were on hand Monday to herald in a new era for the Gen....
Oct 21, 2024
Springfield Black leader upset after Judge rules to delay accused Sonya Massey murder status hearing
Teresa Haley, a Springfield Black leader, says she speaks for Sonya Massey's family and is upset a judge postponed a status hearing set for MondayBy Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Justice delayed is ju...
Oct 21, 2024
Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare training Thursday
Leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare ...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington Bison open season this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena
By WJBCBLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye.To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington partnering with Salvation Army to expand shelter services
The shelter is located in the Salvation Army's cafeteria, on West Washington Street. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced a collaboration with the...
Oct 17, 2024
Public safety discussed after string of violence in Normal
There would be a ban on amplified sound, unless it is for a town-sanctioned event or if an event has a permit from the town's parks and recreation department. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORM...
Oct 17, 2024
Interstate 74 near Morton shutdown overnight after deadly crash
The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-74 eastbound near Morton. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMORTON – A crash left one person dead and another person injured last night on Interstate 74...
Oct 17, 2024
