Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Police probing pair of shots fired incidents in Normal
Anyone with information on these cases is asked to contact NPD at 309-454-9535. If you wish to provide information and remain anonymous, use the Tip411 service by texting NORMALPD to 847411, leave a s...
Apr 17, 2024
Road reopened after gas leak in Pontiac
No injuries related to this incident have been reported at this time. (WJEZ File Photo)By WMBD-TVPONTIAC – The Pontiac Police Department encouraged residents to avoid part of Howard Street due t...
Apr 16, 2024
A new downtown coming to Bloomington
The project will increase accessibility to community members of all walks of life, and update infrastructure. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanimously vo...
Apr 16, 2024
Illinois planting season is just getting started
Corn planted reached 3 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 4 percent. (Facebook/IL Corn)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 14, 2024...
Apr 16, 2024
U of I study looks at eliminating the state’s sales tax on groceries
The governor wants to permanently do away with the one percent sales tax on groceries (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed to eliminate the state's sales t...
Apr 16, 2024
ISU’s Office of Sustainability collecting solar glasses
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, modern solar eclipse glasses do not expire. (Photo courtesy of Illinois State University/Facebook)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Now that the solar eclips...
Apr 12, 2024
Victory Church opening new school
(Photo Courtesy of WMBD_TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – In addition to rebuilding after a devastating fire two years ago, Victory Church is preparing to open a school.On Thursday the church held a pa...
Apr 12, 2024
Roads around Uptown Circle closing for Festival of Colors Saturday
During the festival, it is customary to throw colored powder on friends and family to show love and respect for each other. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Uptown Circle and all its entrance...
Apr 12, 2024
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce president says it’s essential to keep in place guidelines for DEI
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce president Larry Ivory. (Facebook/Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Black business leaders say while they have ...
Apr 12, 2024
Some Illinois lawmakers want to do something about unregulated hemp products
State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago), mother of a 15-year-old girl, wants to do something about unregulated hemp products, some of which are in lookalike packaging like "Zkittles" or "Trips Ahoy." ...
Apr 12, 2024
