Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Normal Police 15% pay raise to be spread over four years
The four-year agreement retroactively went into effect April 1. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police officers and sergeants will see a pay increase over the next four years. ...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2024

McLean County certifies two K9’s and handler
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Three McLean County Emergency Management Agency employees earned new certifications from the National Search Dog Alliance last weekend.McLean Emergency Agency Facebook ...
Syndicated Author Apr 23, 2024

Bloomington designated a Tree City USA Community for 38th year
Bloomington's Beautification Committee picked Corpus Christi Catholic School as the location for Arbor Day festivities, including the annual planting of the Arbor Day Tree. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TV...
Syndicated Author Apr 23, 2024

The Baby Fold expansion leads to additional services, programming
The Baby Fold provides critical services to central Illinois children and families. They've been doing so since 1902. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The cutting of the ribbon...
Syndicated Author Apr 23, 2024

Unit 5’s Board of Education holds special meeting regarding property tax appeal
The board voted unanimously to authorize a law firm out of Springfield called Brown, Hay & Stephens to intervene in appeal proceedings to represent the district's interests. (Photo courtesy WMBD-T...
Syndicated Author Apr 23, 2024

Bloomington City Council votes in Jeff Jurgens as new city manager
The Bloomington City Council Monday night voted unanimously to name Jeff Jurgens as the new city manager. (Blake Haas/WJBC)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Jeff Jurgens will be Bloomington's new city man...
Syndicated Author Apr 23, 2024

Prices down at the pump over the past week
Prices at the pump are down $0.06 a gallon over the past week. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, prices at the pump are down $0.06, averaging $3.90 today.G...
Syndicated Author Apr 22, 2024

Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique using $240K in proceeds to purchase new hospital equipment
For those who want to explore volunteer opportunities call (309) 556-7467. (Photo courtesy: Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique/Facebook)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Community members who shopped at Carle B...
Syndicated Author Apr 22, 2024

Illinois State University Spring 2024 Commencement set for May 10-11
ISU plans to award 3,499 baccalaureate degrees and 722 graduate degrees throughout the weekend. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University’...
Syndicated Author Apr 22, 2024

Bloomington’s next City Manager working with local nonprofits on tent city
Bloomington City officials plan to vote on the City Manager position on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next City Manager wants to focus...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2024