Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Home Sweet Home Ministries to host public forums to discuss proposed shelter village
Home Sweet Home MinistriesBLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - If you have questions and/or want answers about the proposed shelter village in Bloomington, now is your chance to learn more.Two upcoming public f...
May 01, 2025
How one volunteer in Normal helps bring peace to patients through song
(Facebook/Carle BroMenn Medical Center)NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - When you think of volunteering at a hospital, you may think of helping nurses and doctors save lives and operate on patients.Something that...
May 01, 2025
State Police provide updates on Chatham after-school tragedy
ISP Director Kelly updated the media Thursday afternoon. (Police/File) Kelly confirmed that Marianne Akers used to work for the Illinois State Police, but did not say what position she worked.He also ...
May 01, 2025
With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on public transit reform
A Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train heads south from the Addison station on Chicago's north side. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMS& BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Il...
Apr 30, 2025
Lucky Illinois winners claim $349 million Mega Millions jackpot prize
(Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery) CHICAGO (WMBD) - It's been about a month but the people who purchased a winning Mega Millions ticket last month have come forward to claim their prize, the Illinois ...
Apr 30, 2025
Bloomington Career Center students help rebuild future space
Bloomington Area Career Center (Photo courtesy: BACC/Facebook)BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Students from the Bloomington Area Career Center's (BACC) Construction Trades program got to participate in reb...
Apr 30, 2025
Caterpillar Inc. sees 10% sales drop in Q1 earnings report
(Photo courtesy: CAT/Facebook)PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In the company's first quarter earnings report, Caterpillar, Inc. reported it lost more than $1 billion due to fewer sales.And it appears that ...
Apr 30, 2025
After-school programs continue push for state aid
Susan Stanton, right, executive director of ACT Now, which advocates for after-school programs, testifies before a House committee in favor of a bill to earmark $50 million in the upcoming state budge...
Apr 30, 2025
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(Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A McLean County school district has updated its phone policy to keep students engaged in the classroom.While McLean County Unit School District 5's curren...
Apr 30, 2025
Illinois veterans, VA employees rally to protest expected Trump administration cuts
Approximately 200 people gathered outside the McHenry Veterans Affairs clinic Sunday in a protest organized by Illinois Veterans for Change. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova)By SONYA...
Apr 28, 2025
