Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Shootings down, arsons and extortions are up in Bloomington, statistics show
Such reports are common. Peoria released theirs a few weeks ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A release of 2023 crime statistics by the Bloomington Police Department shows ...
Mar 13, 2024 Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)
House of Reps. vote to ban TikTok; local Congressman and Superintendent react
The bill now awaits the Senates approval. (Photo courtesy: TikTok/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a bill early Wednesday morning that could ban the social ...
Mar 13, 2024
At least one person dead after deadly collision on I-74 in Woodford County
According to the preliminary investigation, two vehicles were involved (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCARLOCK – At least one person is dead after a two-vehicle deadly collision on Interstate 74 near...
Mar 13, 2024
Bloomington Police bring attention to significant arrests
In addition, BPD officers made 10 DUI arrests between March 3 and March 9. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department announced some notable arrests that happened...
Mar 13, 2024
Illinois State Police: One dead in collision on I-155 near Tremont
Illinois State Police said the crash happened Tuesday around 3:15 p.m. on northbound Interstate 155. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVTREMONT – One person is dead after a traffic crash Tuesday afterno...
Mar 13, 2024
New survey shows substantial support for Illinois teachers
Al Llorenz, president of the Illinois Education Association presented the survey. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let's hear it for teachers! That's a good way to summar...
Mar 12, 2024
BBB: Be careful when looking for a new home or apartment
For those looking for a new home or apartment, you might want to think twice before submitting a down payment. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Those looking for housing ...
Mar 12, 2024
Bloomington police are now certified sensory-inclusive
All Bloomington squad cars will have KultureCity Sensory Bags. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department announced on Monday that it partnered with Kul...
Mar 11, 2024
Bill in Springfield puts the spotlight on cold cases
Buckner has a bill allowing survivors to ask police to reopen a case if nothing’s happened after three years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Cold case, cold comfort....
Mar 11, 2024
Normal conducted prescribed burns on Monday
The people conducting the burn are specially trained and supervised. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Town of Normal announced that it was conducting prescribed burns along the creek from...
Mar 11, 2024
