Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Ten days removed from a lockdown, District 87 is reviewing it’s procedures and protocols
According to a District 87 news released at the time of the lockdown, “the situation was swiftly addressed with the help of the Bloomington Police Department.” (WJBC File Photo)By Jake Fog...
Apr 19, 2024
Grossinger Motors Arena to go cashless in May
Starting May 1, purchases will be possible with cards or with mobile payment at the venue in downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Grossinger Motors Arena will become a ...
Apr 19, 2024
Illinois gun owners host annual gathering in Springfield
The Illinois State Rifle Association put on its annual I-GOLD – Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The annual march from Springfield BOS Center to the...
Apr 19, 2024
Bloomington deputy City Manager selected as City Manager
Bloomington City officials selected Jeff Jurgens as the next City Manager. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The city council has selected Bloomington’...
Apr 18, 2024
More than 100 traffic stops made during Bloomington traffic detail
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington also encourages drivers to drive responsibly and be more attentive to motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians as the weather gets warmer. (Photo courtesy: Bloomi...
Apr 18, 2024
McLean County man accused of grooming ‘child’ by sending illicit material
Once they had enough evidence, Cooper said his officer contacted the authorities in McLean County to go and pick up Philips for questioning. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – A rural McLean Co...
Apr 18, 2024
Women share incarceration experience at Heartland Community College
After the panel discussion, the community asked more questions about the women's experiences and improvement to resources for formerly incarcerated women. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL R...
Apr 18, 2024
Unit 5 school board meeting discusses student equity and school building capacity
The school board also heard a presentation from Cropper GIS about a study done on the district's school buildings' capacity. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A student group promoting ...
Apr 18, 2024
Rivian announces more layoffs
Rivian automotive announced the layoffs on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Rivian announced more company-wide layoffs on Wednesday.According to Rivian's Corporate Commu...
Apr 17, 2024
Central Illinois Regional Airport celebrates 60 years of operation later this month
Carl Olson, Executive Director of CIRA spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Central Illinois Regional Airport in McLean County will cel...
Apr 17, 2024
