Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Ameren sending crews to east coast to assist with Hurricane Helene Restoration
Ameren trucks starting to arrive, Monday afternoon at the staging site in Wytheville, Virginia. (Photo courtesy Ameren Illinois)By WJBC StaffST LOUIS – Ameren workers across Illinois and Missour...
Oct 01, 2024
Bloomington man dies in Tazewell County crash
This incident remains under investigation by the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office and the Tazewell County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVTREMONT – A Bloomington man was identified ...
Oct 01, 2024
Victim identified in Sunday’s deadly shooting near ISU campus
A second man, who was also 18, was also struck by gunfire during this incident. He remains in critical condition. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – An 18-year-old Oak Lawn man was killed early Sunday ...
Sep 30, 2024
One person killed in Sunday morning shooting near ISU
The incident is being investigated by Normal Police and the McLean County Coroner’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC Staff and WMBD-TVNORMAL – One person was killed and another remains hos...
Sep 30, 2024
Early voting underway across most of Illinois
Election information for non-Bloomington residents can be found here. Voting information from the Bloomington Election Commission can be found here. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – M...
Sep 27, 2024
Exhibit in Springfield tells the story of one part of the fight against slavery
The traveling exhibit, "Journey to Freedom," now on display at the public library in Springfield before it goes on tour. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A traveling exhibit – now...
Sep 27, 2024
Illinois county clerks invite public to watch voting process
Since the 2016 election, more questions have been raised concerning voting security. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – County clerks and recorders want you to feel confident...
Sep 26, 2024
Tazewell County Board approves fiber upgrade
Last year's cyber attack in Tazewell County brought down their geographical data system, causing the board to purchase upgrades. (Tazewell County Board)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – After a cyber attack las...
Sep 26, 2024
Miller Park Zoo honored with international accreditation
Miller Park Zoo must complete this process every five years to maintain their accreditation. (Photo Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – An internationally-renowned group that accred...
Sep 26, 2024
Federal dollars coming to CIRA to buy new safety equipment, rehabilitate runway
Central Illinois Regional Airport located at 3201 Cira Drive in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Federal money is coming to Central Illinois Regional Airport to help rehab a...
Sep 26, 2024
