Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Fall veto session recap from Springfield
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The fall veto session has come and gone in Springfield with only one major accomplishment: allowing con...
Nov 10, 2023
Gov. Pritzker set to sign off on construction of new nuclear facilities
The House adjourned shortly after passing that bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The governor's office says he will sign a bill allowing – after 36 years –...
Nov 09, 2023
Tazewell County Clerk responds to reports of fentanyl-laced election mail
Ackerman stated his office condemns these actions and the individuals perpetrating them.(WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman responded to reports of e...
Nov 09, 2023
Local Agricultural Mechanics team places eighth nationally
This is the first time Eureka High School has had a champion Agricultural Mechanics team since 1997. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVEUREKA – Eureka High School competed in a national competit...
Nov 09, 2023
State Farm sees dramatic drop in catalytic converter theft claims
In 2022, State Farm paid out $8.3 million in Illinois for 3,880 claims. Illinois ranked third in the nation for the first half of 2023 with 1,300 claims and $2.9 million in payouts. (Photo courtesy St...
Nov 07, 2023
Normal Town Council approves new Raising Cane’s restaurant
Located at 311A S. Veterans Parkway, the chicken finger spot is set to replace Beauty Brands in the Shoppes at College Hills. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was a unanimous approval from...
Nov 07, 2023
Bradley University may cut 17 programs and up to 68 faculty jobs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD TV PEORIA – Bradley University is considering discontinuing 17 academic degree programs and convertin...
Nov 06, 2023
Longtime restaurant in Clinton closing after 24-years
The owners made the announcement on Facebook over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: Boondocks Restaurant/Facebook) By Blake Haas CLINTON – A longtime staple restaurant is closing its doors in DeWitt...
Nov 06, 2023
District 87 planning to purchase State Farm building
The district plans to host two public hearings on the matter. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is looking to acquire a State Farm building. On Friday, the district announced ...
Nov 06, 2023
Bloomington community has positive view of BPD according to survey results
The department implemented a survey for Bloomington community members to provide feedback after calling the police for assistance. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomi...
Nov 06, 2023
