Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Festival of Joy returns to downtown Bloomington
A parade with many people walked down the street singing Hare Krishna. You could also dance, do yoga, or even meditate at the fest. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The 15th a...
Sep 23, 2024
Bloomington-Normal NAACP rallying for more people to vote
Guests heard from speakers like Brian Peterson with Omega Psi Phi, and other leaders in the Black community to get out the vote. (PHOTO: WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Community members...
Sep 23, 2024
Unit 5 Bus Drivers and First Student at impasse in contract negotiations
Dean also said there were five meetings in total with First Student asking for a 60-day extension at the conclusion of the last meeting held on July 31. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The clock is ...
Sep 23, 2024
ISU selected as partner for Central Illinois regional simulation training hub by DCFS
The ISU Child Protection Training Academy will be located at The Baby Fold in Normal.(Facebook/Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Illinois Department of Child and Family Service...
Sep 23, 2024
BEER Nuts reopening company store in Bloomington
BEER Nuts says the store will have different products, apparel and memorabilia for purchase. The store will be open Monday through Friday from 9-4. (Photo courtesy BEER Nuts)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON &...
Sep 23, 2024
Children’s Discovery Museum holds its Day of Play in Uptown Normal
Amy Pitzer with the Children's Discovery Museum said it's crucial for kids’ development to get outside and play. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Uptown Normal transformed into a...
Sep 23, 2024
University of Illinois Springfield Professor: Watch out for political polling as Pres. election inches closer
University of Illinois-Springfield is shown. (Photo courtesy Facebook/UIS)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Cut through the noise when you listen, watch, or read news. That is the advice of a Universit...
Sep 20, 2024
