Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington church thankful for support after vandalism
Mt. Pisgah will continue to hold worship services at Second Presbyterian located at 404 N Prairie St until it is back in its own building. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Mt. Pisgah Baptist Chu...
Apr 01, 2024
Normal Council to consider $5.4 million settlement with Beaman on Monday
In addition to the settlement, the council is being asked to approve a budget amendment which would allow Town Hall to pony up an additional $1.4 million that would be needed if Normal can't find the ...
Mar 29, 2024
Bloomington City Manager picked as next City Manager in Decatur
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason picked Decatur over Bloomington and Florence, Arizona. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s City Manager plans to head...
Mar 28, 2024
McLean County finalist for several billion-dollar businesses
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: BNEDC/Facebook) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County&...
Mar 28, 2024
U of I Board of Trustees grant University President three-year contract extension
The new contract for President Killen begins July 1. (Photo courtesy: University of Illinois) By Blake Haas CHAMPAIGN – The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted Thursday morning to ext...
Mar 28, 2024
Strong start breaks last year’s attendance record at BCPA
According to a BCPA news release, after several very successful shows, attendance is up 335% compared to attendance this time last year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/artsblooming)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON ...
Mar 27, 2024
Illinois State University and Bradley face off in a friendly blood drive competition
Wednesday is the final day to donate blood on both campuses. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University and Bradley University students are competing in a friendly two-...
Mar 27, 2024
Bloomington City Manager weighing job offers in Arizona and Illinois
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason visited WJBC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Job offers outside Bloomington are on the table for the city’s Manager.Tim Gleaso...
Mar 26, 2024
The question of “greener” cement is before an Illinois House committee
A bill sponsored by State Rep. Dan Didech (D-Buffalo Grove) would encourage environmentally friendly construction practices. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The carbon foo...
Mar 26, 2024
State Treasurer wants unspent 529 funds to start a Roth IRA
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let's go from college savings to retirement savings.State Treasurer Mike Frerichs wants college grads to be able ...
Mar 26, 2024
