Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State lawmakers hear public safety concerns of proposals to legalize marijuana
State Sen. Dale Righter of Mattoon says of recreational use of marijuana becomes legalized in Illinois, the state should increase penalties for those who work outside the system. (Photo courtesy www.i...
Sep 07, 2017
State Farm aids Midwest Food Bank’s hurricane relief effort
More than 100 volunteers helped lead relief boxes at Midwest Food Bank’s Bloomington warehouse on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Midwest Food Bank) By Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – State Farm...
Sep 07, 2017
New downtown library proposal likely to test council woman’s persuasion skills
Downtown Task Force members Justin Boyd and Amelia Buragas promoted their downtown library plan with WJBC’s Sam Wood on Wednesday. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.) By Howa...
Sep 07, 2017
NPD: Local mom falsely accused daycare center of abusing her toddler
Normal Police arrest a woman accused of lying on social media and then to police about alleged abuse to her toddler at a local daycare center.(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL ...
Sep 06, 2017
Normal to hire consultant to aid city manager search
Normal’s Town Council is expected to take the first stop toward finding a new city manager tonight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The Town of Normal plans to hire a consultant w...
Sep 05, 2017
Duckworth slams Trump’s DACA termination
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said it would be heartless and irresponsible to end DACA. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is taking a preemptive strike ag...
Sep 05, 2017
Rural communities continue to shrink as jobless woes mount
A lack of job opportunities is forcing thousands of residents to leave rural counties in Illinois. (Photo by Doug Kerr/Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois rural communities ...
Sep 04, 2017
Illinois crops suffering from drought
Parts of central and southern Illinois are experiencing drought conditions after a month devoid of much rain. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A dry Augu...
Sep 03, 2017
Bloomington Farmers Market provides family-friendly environment
For over 40 years, the Bloomington Farmers Market has served not only as a place to buy fresh produce, but also a place to spend time with family. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 03, 2017
Tazewell County Coroner identifies two people killed in crash Friday
Two people who were killed in a car crash in Tazewell County Friday have been identified. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick Baron and WMBD-TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – The two people killed in ...
Sep 03, 2017
