Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Several McLean County residents file a lawsuit against McLean County Mobile Home Park
Hilltop Mobile Home Park is located at 1902 S. Main St. in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Hilltop Mobile Home Park/Facebook)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Several McLean County residents recently fi...
Jul 03, 2024
McLean County Health Department with some food safety tips for summer cookouts
More food safety tips can be found here. (Flickr/emertz76)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – While the warmer weather may be ideal for outdoor cookouts and barbecues, the summer months typically see a s...
Jul 03, 2024
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections
A voting booth is pictured in Sangamon County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) Measures also include reforms to electoral college electors and voter registration dataBy ANDREW ADAMSCa...
Jul 03, 2024
2 water main breaks reported in City of Chenoa leaves area without water
The city will issue a boil order once it restores water service. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCHENOA – Two water main breaks caused the City of Chenoa to lose access to water Tuesday aftern...
Jul 03, 2024
Crystal Lake man identified in rural McLean County fatal crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake Haas DOWNS – A 65-year-old man from Crystal Lake died in an accident late Monday evening in Downs.McLean County Coron...
Jul 02, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Illinois' assault weapons ban on Tuesday, but Justice Clarence Thomas said in a separate statement he is hopeful the high court will hear the cas...
Jul 02, 2024
Bloomington police to step up traffic enforcement on the Fourth of July
The increased enforcement is made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON...
Jul 02, 2024
Illinois treasurer has reunited another Purple Heart with its rightful owner
Illinois treasurer Mike Frerichs. (Facebook/Treasurer Michael Frerichs)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – State treasurer Mike Frerichs used Independence Day week to – for the eleventh time – reu...
Jul 02, 2024
Update from Illinois farm fields in this week’s USDA crop report
Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 93 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 30, 20...
Jul 02, 2024
High hopes for arts and entertainment in Bloomington
Anthony Nelson, arts and entertainment director for the City of Bloomington, said more visibility brings more bookings to the venues. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The calendar is fil...
Jul 02, 2024
