Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
B-N Convention and Visitor’s Bureau appoints interim executive director
Marty Hickman served as IHSA executive director from 2002 to 2016. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The former head of the Illinois High School Association will step in as the temporary ...
Sep 26, 2024
ISU partners with DESTIHL Brewery for 2 officially licensed beers
Illinois State University is launching two officially licensed beers with DESTIHL Brewery, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illi...
Sep 24, 2024
Bloomington to begin towing repeat parking violators
According to the city's finance director, Scott Rathbun, Bloomington is currently owed over $350,000 in unpaid parking fines. Over $100,000 was owed by just 47 people, with one individual reportedly r...
Sep 24, 2024
Downtown Bloomington to give people ‘more time’ with increased parking limit
The Bloomington City Council Monday night approved a resolution to extend parking times downtown from 90 minutes to two hours. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Longer stays are ex...
Sep 24, 2024 (photo courtesy:
Illinois Secretary of State applauding FDA for developing a system to review food additives
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – People interested in food safety are optimistic the federal Food and Drug Administrati...
Sep 23, 2024
