Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Task force for Illinois Underground Railroad holds first meeting
Koehler will co-chair the task force along with State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force held its firs...
Jan 17, 2024
ECHL hockey league announces expansion team for Bloomington
The Bloomington team, which will be named later, will begin play in October 2024 at Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A ne...
Jan 17, 2024
New rules for governing how people can register their assault weapons with ISP
The rules the state police submitted to make the state's assault weapons registry work are now in effect, thanks to Tuesday's action by the legislature's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. (WJBC...
Jan 17, 2024
Some Illinois House and Senate Republicans frustrated about state resources going to migrants
Republicans at the statehouse are upset the migrant crisis has grown to where it is now. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A New Year's Eve airlift of more than 300 migrants...
Jan 16, 2024
Local warming centers during freezing weather
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington wants to ensure residents have access to safe and warm spaces during freezing cold conditions. Several warming centers and services are availab...
Jan 15, 2024
Cannabis sales in Illinois remain strong through 2023
There are currently 177 adult-use cannabis dispensaries in the state. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVCHICAGO – Illinois has set a new annual record for the third consecutive year in cannabis sales.I...
Jan 12, 2024
McLean County Board votes against migrant resolution
The McLean County Board met Thursday night at the Government Center in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – An abundance of McLean County residents and groups sp...
Jan 12, 2024
Illinois Secretary of State encouraging drivers to visit the state website
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois secretary of state has a New Year's resolution for you: "Ditch the DMV."A...
Jan 11, 2024
McLean County Board to vote on migrant resolution Thursday
The county board meeting will be held Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A resolution which would prohibit the use of taxpayer funded services for migrants se...
Jan 11, 2024
Heartland awarded over $500,000 for EV training programs
Some students go on to work at the plant in Normal, and some work at the other Rivian locations in other areas of the country. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Heartland Community...
Jan 10, 2024
