Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Police procedures addressed in wake of Sonya Massey death
Before the meeting, both the president and vice president of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP spoke about what they wanted to see from the meeting. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – At a Publ...
Aug 29, 2024
State leaders encouraging Illinoisans to help out with a new state flag design
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Change could be in the air – or, at lea...
Aug 28, 2024
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws
The graphic shows how cannabis grown in Illinois gets from cultivation centers to customers. (Capitol News Illinois illustration by Dilpreet Raju)By DILPREET RAJUCapitol News Illinoisdraju@capitolnews...
Aug 28, 2024
Illinois reports first West Nile Virus death of 2024
Last year there were six deadly cases of West Nile virus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first person who has died as a res...
Aug 28, 2024
Another hearing set for Georgia man accused in deadly shooting of Peoria teen
The 20-year-old is facing first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of Kanye Stowers. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Georgia man appeared in McLean County Court fo...
Aug 27, 2024
Bloomington business consultant announces bid to run for Ward 5 council seat
Mike Straza. (Photo courtesy: Mike Straza)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A former mayoral candidate in Bloomington announced his plans on Monday to run for Ward 5.Mike Straza, a business consultant ...
Aug 26, 2024
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
Attorney General Kwami Raoul. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The state's top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozen...
Aug 26, 2024
