Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Rep. wants to make changes to Illinois’ Prisoner Review Board
Rep. Cassidy said she wants a task force to examine the Prisoner Review Board. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Prisoner Review Board has been under fire - most ...
May 21, 2024 (Photo courtesy: file)
Trio indicted by McLean County grand jury in connection for Bloomington armed robbery
McConnaughay was already in custody on a unrelated case involving drug possession, according to court records. The other two were arrested without incident. All three remain at the county jail. (Photo...
May 21, 2024
Housing issues discussed at Bloomington City Council meeting
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens said he would like a plan of action by the end of June. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – As supply continues to not meet up with demand in terms of ...
May 21, 2024
Normal Police Department probing shooting from over the weekend
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police officers responded to a shots fired call Saturday night on the town’s north side.At app...
May 20, 2024
Thousands of people celebrated the LGBTQ community in downtown Springfield
Organizers of Springfield’s PrideFest say it’s the largest such event in downstate Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Organizers of Springfield’s PrideFest say...
May 20, 2024
Catholic Diocese of Peoria announces reorganization
The restructuring is set to begin July 1 and may continue through 2027. (Facebook/Diocese of Peoria)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Catholic Diocese of Peoria announced restructuring to their parishes an...
May 20, 2024
Mt. Pisgah to resume worship in old building after vandalism
Mt. Pisgah is one of the oldest Black churches in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Mt. Pisgah congregation will return to their old building next Sunday after it ...
May 20, 2024
District 87 Supt. signs a four-year contract extension
Dr. David Mouser spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: District 87/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A local superintendent plans to remain the leader of District 87 for ano...
May 17, 2024
Bloomington-Normal officials react to Regional Housing Recovery Plan
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is making rounds presenting the Regional Housing Recovery Plan. The purpose of the plan is to address the housing crisis ...
May 16, 2024
Twin Cities showcase features over 100 local businesses
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce showcased the entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant business community within the Twin Cities during the event on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL...
May 16, 2024
