Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington police are now sensory-inclusive certified
All Bloomington squad cars will have KultureCity Sensory Bags, which will have noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and verbal cue cards for those in need. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Po...
Mar 11, 2024
Olympia CUSD #16 ballot questions will reallocate funds, not raise taxes
The district is looking to reallocate money into their education fund and into operations and maintenance fund. Both questions ask voters to approve a tax rate increase for each fund, but the bottom l...
Mar 11, 2024
Tremont School District voters to decide on tax rate question during March 19 primary
If approved, the new money would go for operations and programming that are traditionally funded by the district's educational fund. (Pixabay)By WMBD-TVTREMONT – Voters within Tremont Community ...
Mar 08, 2024
Illinois State University announces their pick for the school’s new president
Interim Illinois State University Dr. Tarhule. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University went outside its campus looking for a person to lead the school bu...
Mar 08, 2024
Illinois engineers outline priorities and concerns in Springfield
Kevin Artl, president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois, outlined his group's priorities and concerns at a statehouse news conference. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIEL...
Mar 08, 2024
Take a look at the candidates running for Tazewell County Auditor
Nelms wants to increase the office's accessibility and transparency, including making reports available online or in person. He also wants to be a watchdog in accounting matters. (Photo courtesy: Scot...
Mar 07, 2024
Rivian reveals new vehicles, shifts new EV vehicle production to factory in Normal
Rivian unveiled the new vehicles Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/Twitter) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive unveiled a much-anticipated, less expensive ...
Mar 07, 2024
With feds citing ‘extensive cooperation,’ judge gives ex-Sen. Terry Link 3 years’ probation
Former Democratic state Sen. Terry Link exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago with his attorney Catharine O’Daniel on Wednesday after being sentenced to three years' probation on tax e...
Mar 07, 2024
Keith Urban to headline Illinois State Fair
Urban was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2023 and has new music coming out this year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Keith Urban will be headlining ...
Mar 06, 2024
Election judges needed in Central Illinois
The Illinois primary election is March 19. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Election commissions all over Central Illinois are looking to fill judge openings before the March 19 primary....
Mar 06, 2024
