Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Teen believed to be fleeing from stolen car, police chase before drowning in Illinois River
Watkins said the boys had gone to Macomb on July 4 in the stolen car to see family and then were in Canton when they were spotted. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVBARTONVILLE – A 14-year-old...
Jul 17, 2024
COUNTRY Financial records over 1,000 claims from severe storms
COUNTRY Financial expects the claims to climb over the next several days. (Photo courtesy: COUNTRY Financial)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based insurance company reports more than 1...
Jul 16, 2024
Normal Town Council approves modifying an enterprise zone to support Rivian’s expansion
The Normal Town Council voted on the idea earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Normal Town Council unanimously approved extending the boundary of an enterprise zone ...
Jul 16, 2024
Cody Hendricks announces 2025 run for Bloomington mayor
Cody Hendricks currently represents Ward 6 in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Cody Hendricks/Facebook)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council member Cody Hendricks announced Tuesday morn...
Jul 16, 2024
At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm
On the floor of the Republican National Convention, delegates rally around signs for their state during votes and speeches. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)Bailey, Bost claim unity in sup...
Jul 16, 2024
Investigation underway at OSF HealthCare for employees’ social media account
The investigation remains ongoing. (Photo courtesy: OSF HealthCare/X)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare is investigating a statement shared on an employee’s social media account.In...
Jul 15, 2024
Woodford Sheriff warns of scammers impersonating police
Anyone who has received a suspicious call is encouraged to call the Woodford County Sheriff's Office at (309) 467-2375. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVWOODFORD COUNTY – Scammers found a new grift by...
Jul 15, 2024
Belvidere Stellantis plant to reopen as part of $5B investment with $334M from feds
Illinois Manufacture Association President and CEO Mark Denzler visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo Courtesy: Mark Denzler/X)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Stellantis, the parent company of ...
Jul 12, 2024
Panel of Senators hear about Chicago transit issues
The transit agency leaders are hoping to derail a plan to combine them all. (Photo courtesy: CTA/Twitter)By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – A panel of senators is hearing plenty about transit.The heads of t...
Jul 10, 2024
Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison
Former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Springfield on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)Sam McCann abruptly en...
Jul 10, 2024
