Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss
Former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on Tuesday after jury selection in his bribery trial. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)B...
Sep 12, 2024
Secretary of State announces digital wallet payments at Illinois DMVs
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy Illinois Secretary of State’s Office)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – DMVs throughout Illinois are now accepting contactless payments as part of...
Sep 12, 2024
More than 1 million meals packed for food banks in Illinois
Volunteers packed meals, which were then distributed to local food banks in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – We now know the results from the Million Meal Pack that happened over th...
Sep 12, 2024
Tearful 9/11 Memorial Ceremony for the Twin Cities
WJBC file photoBy WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Dozens gathered outside of the McLean County Museum of History for American Legion Post 635's 9/11 Memorial Service.Tears were flowing as people remembered...
Sep 12, 2024
No students displaced after fire in ISU dorms
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Normal Fire Department and Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL –...
Sep 12, 2024
No injuries reported after truck fire on I-55 in Lincoln
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV LINCOLN – Illinois State Police responded to a truck fire on Interstate 55 near Lincoln on Wednesday.Acc...
Sep 11, 2024
Workforce pilot program for the homeless launched in Illinois
The program is in its 6-month planning period, which will be followed by 18 months of the initiative being implemented in the community. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Some experiencing h...
Sep 11, 2024
