Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Constitution Trail to temporarily close for tree removal
The closings will begin on Dec. 4 and are expected to be complete by Dec. 7. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Part of Constitution Trail in Normal is expected to temporarily close for tree re...
Dec 01, 2023
Home total loss after overnight fire
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. There is currently no estimate on the total amount of damages the fire caused. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN – A home is a total loss after a hous...
Dec 01, 2023
Local police release Thanksgiving patrol results
The enforcement effort was possible thanks to federal funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Local police departments released the results of...
Dec 01, 2023
Local farmers donate 6,600 pounds of ground pork to Midwest Food Bank
Since 2008, the "Pork Power" campaign has been a partnership between the Illinois Pork Producers Association, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, Illinois Meat Processors Association, and the Illinois Soyb...
Dec 01, 2023
Rep. LaHood set to vote to expel Rep. Santos
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A House Republican is in hot water for alleged misuse of campaign funds, an...
Nov 30, 2023
City of Bloomington announces new fire chief
He will succeed Eric West, who was named Bloomington fire chief in 2021. He announced his retirement in September with his last day come on Dec. 7. (Facebook/Bloomington Township Fire Department)By WM...
Nov 28, 2023
Season’s about over for Illinois farmers
(Facebook/Illinois Soybean Association)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending November 26, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 37.6 degr...
Nov 28, 2023
Mackinaw teen to appear in court next week for ‘review’ of murder case
According to the order signed Monday by the judge, both sides agreed to next week's hearing. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Another day in court for a Mackinaw teenager resulted in an...
Nov 27, 2023
Illinois fuel prices decline in latest gas report
The cheapest station in the state stands at $2.73 a gallon while the most expensive was $4.84. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 8.7 cents in the...
Nov 27, 2023
Local nonprofit hands out almost 2,000 turkeys to McLean County residents
Volunteers helped hand out the food. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One local nonprofit made sure those with low income in McLean County could have a turkey on Th...
Nov 22, 2023
