Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Unit 5 School Board holds moment of silence for teacher’s passing
Amy Moore taught at Grove Elementary for two decades. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was a somber atmosphere at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board meeting as a moment of silence was ...
Jun 13, 2024
Leaders from Bloomington hold housing symposium to address housing shortage
Over 60 leaders ranging from relators to bankers and business leaders attended the event. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, Bloomington city leaders hoste...
Jun 12, 2024 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: File)
Bloomington Rotary hosting Pork Chop fundraiser Thursday
The lunch includes a Bloomington Meats pork chop sandwich, chips and a cookie along with a drink.(Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – If you are looking for a spot for lunch on Thursday the Bloom...
Jun 12, 2024
Route 66 murals popping up in McLean County
The Village of McLean is getting a new mural commemorating Route 66. This is just one of four Route 66 murals commissioned by McLean County being painted by muralist Troy Freeman. (Photo courtesy WMBD...
Jun 12, 2024
Bloomington crash leaves one dead
The crash is still being investigated by the Bloomington Police Department, the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGT...
Jun 12, 2024
LGBTQ leaders from central Illinois honored by Illinois Comptroller Mendoza
(l-r) Kat Parker, Deric Kimler, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Rachael Gardner Purdy. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Three LGBTQ leaders from central Illinois were singl...
Jun 11, 2024
Bloomington Fire Dept. to launch study as part of nearly $100K grant from State Farm
Bloomington Fire Department Public Information Officer Frank Friend visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show, which airs weekdays from 4 -6 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 11, 2024
Bloomington city council approves purchase of former Owens Nursery for new public works facility
The city will pay $5.4 million for the 34 acre facility on Bloomington’s south side. (Facebook/Owen Nursery)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council Monday night approved th...
Jun 11, 2024
Warm and dry weather for Illinois farmers over the past week
Corn planted reached 93 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 92 percent. Corn emerged reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 85 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 11, 2024
McLean County could vote on the future of an elected office in November
Republican Michelle Anderson currently serves as McLean County auditor. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – In a similar vein to what Peoria County decided in 2022, McLean County cou...
Jun 11, 2024
