Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington mayor discusses state of the city
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe delivered his State of the City Address at the Bloomington Center for the Performing...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2024

Illinois farmers made progress planting this past week
Precipitation averaged 1.62 inches, 0.78 above normal. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 28, 2024. Statewi...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2024

Former Fairbury Police officer sentenced to prison
Carter Meister, 24, of Forrest, was sentenced to four years in prison. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police)By WJBC Staff FAIRBURY – A former officer with the Fairbury Police Department now he...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2024

Town of Normal wants resident feedback in new survey
Normal and Zencity have worked together on community surveys since 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TVNORMAL – Normal is asking residents for their thoughts and feelings on the town's se...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2024

HOT OFF THE GRILL: Green Gables plans to reopen in early May
Green Gables plans to open in May. (Photo courtesy: Green Gables/Facebook)By Blake Haas HUDSON – Almost two years to the date, a legendary burger restaurant in Hudson plans to reopen i...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2024

Normal Police searching for home invasion, sexual assault suspect
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal Police are investigating a home invasion and alleg...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2024

Bloomington police welcome new K-9
Bane is a 19-month-old Belgian Malinois. He was born in the Czech Republic. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department welcomed a new ...
Syndicated Author Apr 27, 2024

Bloomington resident receives governor’s award
Joe Wilson received this recognition at the 14th Annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington resident Joe Wilson was recognized on Thu...
Syndicated Author Apr 27, 2024

Employment and housing issues hampering McLean County growth
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: BNEDC/Facebook) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Despite a thri...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2024

Illinois Prairie Community Foundation gives thousands to local nonprofits
Some of the local grants include $2,000 for Best Buddies in Central Illinois, $4,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal and $2,500 for Easterseals of Central Illinois. (Facebook/Illin...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2024