Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Infectious disease conference kicks off at ISU
On Wednesday, the conference continues with speakers all day and ends with Heather Simpson, a former viral anti-vax social media influencer who became known for dressing as the measles for Halloween, ...
Apr 24, 2024
Normal Police 15% pay raise to be spread over four years
The four-year agreement retroactively went into effect April 1. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police officers and sergeants will see a pay increase over the next four years. ...
Apr 24, 2024
McLean County certifies two K9’s and handler
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Three McLean County Emergency Management Agency employees earned new certifications from the National Search Dog Alliance last weekend.McLean Emergency Agency Facebook ...
Apr 23, 2024
Bloomington’s next City Manager working with local nonprofits on tent city
Bloomington City officials plan to vote on the City Manager position on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next City Manager wants to focus...
Apr 19, 2024
Ten days removed from a lockdown, District 87 is reviewing it’s procedures and protocols
According to a District 87 news released at the time of the lockdown, “the situation was swiftly addressed with the help of the Bloomington Police Department.” (WJBC File Photo)By Jake Fog...
Apr 19, 2024
Grossinger Motors Arena to go cashless in May
Starting May 1, purchases will be possible with cards or with mobile payment at the venue in downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Grossinger Motors Arena will become a ...
Apr 19, 2024
Illinois gun owners host annual gathering in Springfield
The Illinois State Rifle Association put on its annual I-GOLD – Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The annual march from Springfield BOS Center to the...
Apr 19, 2024
Bloomington deputy City Manager selected as City Manager
Bloomington City officials selected Jeff Jurgens as the next City Manager. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The city council has selected Bloomington’...
Apr 18, 2024
More than 100 traffic stops made during Bloomington traffic detail
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington also encourages drivers to drive responsibly and be more attentive to motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians as the weather gets warmer. (Photo courtesy: Bloomi...
Apr 18, 2024
IDOT: ‘Slow down and move over’ as construction season starts in Illinois
Alfredo Cisneros has worked with IDOT for 10 years and works mostly on bridges and overpasses. He wants more people to slow down when they see the orange cones. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVEAST PEORIA ...
Apr 17, 2024
