Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal police praised for talking down resident’s mental health crisis
Pictured (L-R) Officer Isaiah Williamson, Officer Eric Sage, Chief Steve Petrilli. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Police Department on Facebook recognized Offic...
Jun 17, 2024
Bird test positive for the West Nile virus in Woodford County
West Nile can be transmitted to people after getting bitten by mosquitos, who get the virus after feeding on infected birds. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMETAMORA – The Woodford County Health Depa...
Jun 14, 2024
Rivian announces more layoffs for some salaried positions
According to Rivian spokeswoman Kelli Felker, the electric car manufacturer will be eliminating a small number of salaried positions. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian announced more l...
Jun 14, 2024
Elimination of McLean County Auditor office going on November ballot
McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson is currently running unopposed for another term. If the position is eliminated, then the referendum would block her from serving again if she were reelected. (P...
Jun 14, 2024
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
