Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Supreme Court hears arguments in Jussie Smollett’s effort to overturn conviction
Actor Jussie Smollett's appeal of his criminal conviction made its way to the Supreme Court for oral arguments this week. (Credit: Illinois Supreme Court)By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@...
Sep 17, 2024
Illinois crop condition numbers from USDA
Corn harvested reached 7 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 3 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending September 15, 2...
Sep 17, 2024
Illinois House Minority Leader discusses upcoming election
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A top Republican in Springfield is optimistic of gaining ground on supermajority Democrats thi...
Sep 17, 2024
Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban
The U.S. District Courthouse is pictured in East St. Louis (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comEAST ST. LOUIS - The owner...
Sep 16, 2024
City of Bloomington highlighting diversity and inclusion
The event is part of the annual welcoming week. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV The city of Bloomington teamed up with The Immigration Project and BN Welcoming to hold the "Divercity" event at M...
Sep 16, 2024
Flu season is in full swing for Central Illinois
Doctors cite the main cause due to changes in seasons and exposure to new germs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By WMBD-TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – Flu symptoms are hitting the greater Peoria ar...
Sep 16, 2024
Local health officials reminding the public on the risk of rabies
If the bat makes contact with anyone, it's best to wash the wound and contact a medical professional immediately. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Discovering a bat in your home can be d...
Sep 16, 2024
Bloomington Bison release team jerseys
There are almost 800 season ticket holders for the upcoming season. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – On Thursday night, with less than 40 days until the puck drops the Bloomington Bison reveale...
Sep 16, 2024
Faith Coalition for the Common Good in Springfield calls for repeal of 1994 Crime Bill
Quonie Barney (far left, holding umbrella). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With criminal justice and the disproportionate arrests of people of color in the news the l...
Sep 13, 2024
Boy injured after falling off ride at Morton Pumpkin Festival
The festival posted that its thoughts and prayers are with the boy and his family. (Photo Courtesy of the Morton Pumpkin Festival/Facebook)By WMBD-TVMORTON – The Morton Pumpkin Festival reported...
Sep 13, 2024
