Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Man from Normal sentenced to over 200 years behind bars for child porn
Stephen Schultz, 61, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By WJBC StaffMCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean County could spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of child porno...
Sep 04, 2024
Solar farm proposed for Morton denied by Tazewell County Board
In the Tazewell County Board's meeting Wednesday, the special use request by Unsicker Solar was denied by the board. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TV MORTON – In a 10-8 vote, a solar farm proposed to...
Sep 03, 2024
Man arrested in Normal for weapons, drug counts, court records say
Nicholas Moreland, 32, was charged in McLean County Circuit Court with unlawful use of weapons, aggravated unlawful use of weapons and possession of methamphetamine stemming from his arrest early Sund...
Sep 03, 2024
Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions
While private sector unionization rates have fallen by 1.7 percentage points since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Janus decision in 2018, public sector unionization rates fell by 4.1 points in...
Aug 30, 2024
Labor Day travel destinations and safety tips
According to CIRA, American Airlines numbers do not show increased traffic for the local airport. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Labor Day Weekend is upon us, marking th...
Aug 30, 2024
Bridgestone & United Steel Workers representative running for McLean County Board
According to Fagan's campaign's website, he would focus on spending taxpayer money efficiently while investing in infrastructure like roads and water lines. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bl...
Aug 30, 2024
Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program
(Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois law intended to help people with mental illness avoi...
Aug 29, 2024
An error by the Illinois Department of Corrections caused a soft lockdown at Clinton schools
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers issued a statement Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Clinton School District) By WJBC Staff CLINTON – The Illinois Department of Corrections error is to blame ...
Aug 29, 2024
WJBC’s 2024 Laborer of the Year: Jean-Marie Taylor
The WJBC 2024 Laborer of the Year Jean-Marie Taylor. (WJBC file photo)WJBC and the Midwest Laborers are excited to announced Jean-Marie Taylor as our 2024 Laborer of the Year!Taylor moved to Normal in...
Aug 29, 2024
Bent Elementary celebrating 100 years of education
Overall the PTO and school leadership are looking forward to bringing the community together for a fun time while celebrating a huge milestone. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON –...
Aug 29, 2024
