Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Unit 5 School Board approves new secure entrances, 15 cent lunch increase
The Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday and approved multiple items unanimously as part of their conse...
May 16, 2024
Bloomington man arrested on multiple gun charges
He was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of a felon in possession of a weapon, possession of an assault weapon and burglary without causing damage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/...
May 15, 2024
McLean County Jury Commission warning local residents of jury duty scam
The scam targets those who have previously served on a jury in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Jury Commission wants residents to be aware...
May 14, 2024
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service honors Chief of Maroa Countryside Fire Protection
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Tuesday's annual Illinois fallen firefighters memorial service honored those who died in the line of duty in 2023: four fr...
May 14, 2024
Woodford County Board to vote on non-sanctuary status again
Blake Parsons is the committee chair and said the county simply doesn't have the resources to help a large group of people. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVWOODFORD COUNTY – Woodford County...
May 14, 2024
Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to Texas and Nebraska
Midwest Food Bank partnered with The Salvation Army to get 1,000 boxes put on a truck and shipped out to help. (Photo Midwest Food Bank)By WMBD-TV MORTON – Midwest Food Bank in Morton is sending...
May 14, 2024
Another warm, wet week for Illinois farmers
Soybeans planted reached 39 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 43 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 20 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 16 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)Fro...
May 14, 2024
Tazewell County gives tick tips for Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Anyone who develops a fever, rash, body aches, chills or headaches after a tick bite are encouraged to see a doctor. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Tazewell County is reminding the...
May 13, 2024
IDOC releases more details about plans for 2 state prisons
Logan Correctional Center near Lincoln – targeted for closure – is 46 years old. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – How long can Illinois' aging prisons last? State correctio...
May 13, 2024
Bloomington Salvation Army fan drive kicks off later this month
The Salvation Army of McLean County is asking for the public’s help to cool local residents as temperatures rise. (Photo Facebook/SalvationArmy)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Cent...
May 10, 2024
