Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IDOT encouraging driving safety after the Big Game
Anyone attending a party is encouraged to designate a sober driver ahead of time or be prepared to take a cab or use a ride-sharing service. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – The I...
Feb 09, 2024
Teenager suffers non-life threatening injuries from shooting Thursday
Police on the scene provided assistance and placed a tourniquet before additional help could arrive. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are conducting an investigatio...
Feb 09, 2024
McLean County convicted killer loses bid for retrial in 1980’s murder
For now, Barton McNeil remains behind bars at a medium-security prison in Pickneyville, Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Corrections) By Blake HaasMCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean Count...
Feb 09, 2024
Annual two-day St. Jude Radiothon kicks off Thursday
To become a Partner-in-Hope, call 1-800-374-4995. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The annual St. Jude radiothon kicks off Thursday with WJBC and Radio Bloomington to help...
Feb 07, 2024
New bill in Springfield makes mishandling corpse a felony
The new bill stems from a case in in a central Illinois funeral home. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The allegations of mishandling dozens of corpses at the Heinz Funeral...
Feb 06, 2024
Normal native Leah Marlene to launch new E.P. on Friday
Normal native Leah Marlene spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Leah Marlene/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Normal native, formally in the top three on American Idol, i...
Feb 06, 2024
Illinoisans rally for higher wages as lawmakers return to Springfield
Illinoisans rallied outside the state capitol as lawmakers returned to Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With lawmakers back in Springfield, it's the seaso...
Feb 06, 2024
Aaron Rossi pleads guilty in federal court to fraud and false tax return charges
Nearly two dozen people, either victims or family members, gathered to watch Rossi, who was shackled at his legs. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – After months of denials, several civ...
Feb 06, 2024
TikTok scams have become more frequent following the launch of the TikTok Shop
Jessica Tharp with the Better Business Bureau said the younger generation is more likely to fall victim to a social media scam. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Better Business Bureau is ...
Feb 06, 2024
Rivian plans to unveil a new cheaper vehicle in March
Rivian plans to announce the new vehicle in March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle in March. In a social media pos...
Feb 05, 2024
