Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Central Illinois resident wins $5M playing Illinois lottery
The winning ticket was sold at Schnuck’s in Savoy. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery) Blake Haas SAVOY – A Central Illinois resident became a multimillionaire after winning a scratch-off g...
Sep 27, 2023
City of Bloomington offering free bulk pick up starting next week
Additional information on bulk pick-up can be found at bloomingtonil.gov/solidwaste. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Residential Bulk waste is being collected by Bloomington public w...
Sep 27, 2023
Illinois Senate Public Health Committee hears about long covid
A woman suffering the effects of long covid told her story to Illinois state senators Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Covid commands your attention. That's what state senator...
Sep 27, 2023
Heartland Community College announces new Dean of Students
The new Dean of Students previously served as the Executive Dean at Richland Community College. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD News NORMAL – Heartland Community College has picked a new Dean...
Sep 26, 2023
One person dead after weekend crash in Bloomington
This incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department, the McLean County Coroner's Office and the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team. (Photo Courtesy Flickr)By WMBD-TV...
Sep 26, 2023
This week’s USDA crop report
Corn harvested reached 10 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 13 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending Septembe...
Sep 26, 2023
19-year-old dead after Saturday night stabbing in Bloomington
The incident is still under investigation by Bloomington Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old man died after being stabbed ...
Sep 25, 2023
U-High Sub no longer being considered for work at the school after incident
WJBC is working to find out more information. (Photo courtesy: University High School)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A substitute teacher is no longer welcome at Illinois State University’s ...
Sep 20, 2023
Some Illinois Lawmakers want to rein in social media used by children
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Stories of teen suicide fueled by social media fueled an Illinois Senate hearing Tuesday. State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morr...
Sep 20, 2023
Bloomington hires new water department director
Ed Andrews started his new role on Monday. (Facebook/City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has announced a new director of the water department.Ed Andrews comes ...
Sep 20, 2023
