Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
USDA release September yield forecast for Illinois corn and soybeans
Photo Facebook/IL CornBy USDASPRINGFIELD – The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its September yield forecast for Illinois corn and soybeans in 2024.Corn: Planted area...
Sep 13, 2024
Illinois Wesleyan to offer direct admission to some local students
Starting Sept. 16, qualifying seniors will be guaranteed a spot at IWU which will streamline the admissions process while keeping students local. (Facebook/Illinois Wesleyan University)By WMBD-TVBLOOM...
Sep 13, 2024 Illinois Wesleyan University is located in Bloomington, Illinois. (Photo courtesy: IWU)
New mobile app brings changes to state’s Bright Start college savings program
Treasurer Mike Frerichs announced the change Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A new mobile app, lower fees, and management by TIAA are the changes to the...
Sep 12, 2024
