Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Former WJBC host Scott Laughlin passes away
Scott Laughlin hosted mornings on WJBC for almost two decades and had a 40-year career in radio. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The WJBC family is mourning the loss of one of its lo...
May 01, 2024
Rally in Springfield urges lawmakers to commit to anti-violence legislation
Perhaps a couple hundred orange-shirted demonstrators cheered, chanted, and heard from lawmakers that included State Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A...
May 01, 2024
Illinois farmers made progress planting this past week
Precipitation averaged 1.62 inches, 0.78 above normal. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 28, 2024. Statewi...
Apr 30, 2024
Former Fairbury Police officer sentenced to prison
Carter Meister, 24, of Forrest, was sentenced to four years in prison. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police)By WJBC Staff FAIRBURY – A former officer with the Fairbury Police Department now he...
Apr 29, 2024
Town of Normal wants resident feedback in new survey
Normal and Zencity have worked together on community surveys since 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TVNORMAL – Normal is asking residents for their thoughts and feelings on the town's se...
Apr 29, 2024
HOT OFF THE GRILL: Green Gables plans to reopen in early May
Green Gables plans to open in May. (Photo courtesy: Green Gables/Facebook)By Blake Haas HUDSON – Almost two years to the date, a legendary burger restaurant in Hudson plans to reopen i...
Apr 29, 2024
Normal Police searching for home invasion, sexual assault suspect
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal Police are investigating a home invasion and alleg...
Apr 29, 2024
Bloomington police welcome new K-9
Bane is a 19-month-old Belgian Malinois. He was born in the Czech Republic. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department welcomed a new ...
Apr 27, 2024
Bloomington resident receives governor’s award
Joe Wilson received this recognition at the 14th Annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington resident Joe Wilson was recognized on Thu...
Apr 27, 2024
Bloomington-Normal’s NAACP ACT-SO is competition ready
ACT-SO stands for Academic, Cultural, Technological Scientific Olympics. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/FacebookBy WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON/NORMAL – The Bloomington-Normal NAACP ACT-SO Program is inviting peo...
Apr 26, 2024 (Photo courtesy: NAACP)
