Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois gas prices down over the last week
Gas prices in the state are 31 cents cheaper than a month ago and stand 74 cents lower compared to this time last year, according to GasBuddy. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Average...
Oct 09, 2023
Woman identified as victim in McLean County train collision
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD ARROWSMITH – Saybrook resident Susan Wright, 75, died after enduring multiple blunt injuries due to a sport utility vehi...
Oct 07, 2023
Illinois DCFS director resigning at end of year
Marc Smith. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ Department of Children and Family Services is perhaps the state’s most troubled and beleaguered agency. Now, director...
Oct 05, 2023
Local college rolling out free tuition and fees for qualifying students
University of Illinois-Springfield is shown. (Photo courtesy Facebook/UIS)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield campus of the University of Illinois is rolling out the "Prairie Promise." It...
Oct 04, 2023
McLean County Zoning tables CO2 sequestration drilling impacting Mahomet Aquifer
The Mahomet Aquifer serves approximately 500,000 residents. (Illinois State Water Survey photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals tabled an item impacting the Ma...
Oct 04, 2023
Alleged DUI driver collides with Woodford County Sheriff’s deputy squad car on I-74
Police say no injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVGOODFIELD – A person has been cited by the Illinois State Police for allegedly colliding with a Woodford County Sheriff's deputy ...
Oct 04, 2023
Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus rally in Manteno
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlMANTENO – "I've got a feeling that Manteno's not for sale!"With that, State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) – chair o...
Oct 03, 2023
Bloomington teen receives national recognition from 4-H
Rai is currently a freshman at Harvard College. (Facebook/McLean County U5)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Avani Rai was selected as a 4-H Youth in Action Award recipient.She is being recognized for her...
Oct 03, 2023
Two 19-year-olds arrested after Bloomington shooting
Bloomington police say the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two teens were arrested after a shooting incident in Bloomington late Friday night.Acco...
Oct 03, 2023
Illinois farmers are ready for October
(Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau submitted by Suzi Haars of Osco, Illinois)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 1, 2023. Statewide, the a...
Oct 03, 2023
