Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

District 87 to offer free summer lunches at Bloomington Library
(WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program which offers free lunch to anyone ages 18 under.These lunches will be available weekdays in th...
Syndicated Author May 30, 2024

$800,000 in federal funding coming to Connect Transit
The money is part of the federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – Connect Transit was bestow...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2024

Bloomington Bison’s Scott Alan passes away on Monday
Alan spent 10 seasons with the Indy Fuel as a PA announcer. (Photo Courtesy of the Bloomington Bison/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The first employee hired by the Bloomington Bison hockey ...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2024

2 people dead after early morning shooting in Normal
This currently appears to be an isolated incident and there is no immediate safety concern to the public, according to Normal police. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police say two people...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2024

Illinois House approves $53 billion budget
SB 251 SA 3 has passed the House, 65-45, and awaits the governor's action. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A $53.1 billion budget is on its way to the governor.Just after 2 a.m., the I...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2024

One dead after two-car crash in rural McLean County
The crash remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – An Indiana man is dead after a two-car crash in McLean County on Monday.According to the McLean County Coroner...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2024

Bloomington-Normal YMCA offering sensory swimming
Sensory swim is on Sundays beginning June 2 at 3 p.m. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – This weekend, the Bloomington-Normal YMCA is introducing sensory swim time.For one hour on S...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2024

Normal to rename aquatic center for former mayor
Normal Mayor Chris Koos shared the news with Karraker's family on May 25, at a memorial service for the former mayor. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The Town of Normal announced ...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2024

Partnership providing veterans with free tickets to Bloomington shows
Those interested in donating or receiving tickets should reach out or sign up on Vet Tix's Website. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chaunceydavis81)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announc...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2024

Illinois hunters bag record number of turkeys
The top five counties were Jo Daviess, 654; Jefferson, 472; Marion, 435; Pope, 397; and Randolph, 395. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – The 2024 Illinois spring turkey season netted a st...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2024