Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal Town Council approves multi-million dollar settlement
Beaman was convicted of murder in 1995, but the Illinois Supreme Court threw out his sentence in 2008. (Town of Normal Facebook Page)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Alan Beaman was scheduled for a civil tria...
Apr 02, 2024
Former U of I football standout passes away
Davis was 35 years old. (Photo courtesy: Colts/X)By Blake Haas FLORIDA – A former University of Illinois football standout player was found dead early Monday morning. According to WSVN, the Brow...
Apr 01, 2024
Normal announces new director of economic development
According to Normal City Manager Pamela Reece, Nik Duffle of Broken Arrow, Okla., will have his first day as director of economic development on April 15. (Photo Courtesy of the Town of Normal)By WMBD...
Apr 01, 2024
Warmer than normal temperatures could mean early planting and higher yields
All this is due to the warmer-than-normal temperatures in the past few months. (Pixabay)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The warmer than normal winter and early spring are benefiting area farmers by allowing ...
Apr 01, 2024
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 Tim Gleason formerly served as the City Manager of Bloomington and Decatur. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
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 The rally was outside of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy: File)
