Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Pictured is the front page of the National Association for Gun Rights' petition to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking a review of Illinois' assault weapons ban.By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancoc...
Feb 14, 2024
OSF announces “Something Soft” supply drive
Thanks to the efforts of the local YWCA, survivors will now have clothing options after undergoing examination. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center ...
Feb 13, 2024
Bloomington police seek public’s help in solving 2-year-old homicide
Those who want to submit a crime tip and remain anonymous, contact the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at (309) 434-2963 (Bloomington Police Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – It's...
Feb 13, 2024
Tim Mapes, Mike Madigan’s ex-chief of Staff sentenced to prison
A Chicago Federal Judge handed down the sentenced during a hearing Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: CBS) By Blake Haas CHICAGO – The former right-hand man to Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan has ...
Feb 12, 2024
American Legionnaires gather at Lincoln Tomb on President Lincoln’s 215th birthday
Monday marked President Lincoln’s 215th birthday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The American Legion lauded Springfield's favorite son at Lincoln's Tomb Monday...
Feb 12, 2024
Bloomington Police locate evidence of two shootings over the weekend
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Police. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police officers responded to two shots fired calls over the weekend.Office...
Feb 12, 2024
Work from Home: New study shows 18% of Illinoisans work from home
The new study comes from the University of Illinois. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One legacy of the pandemic has been the rise of "working from home."The University of ...
Feb 12, 2024
Central Illinois resident scores $1.45M playing Lucky Day Lotto
The winner has one year to claim the top prize. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas PEORIA – A Central Illinois resident is worth more than a million dollars after buying a jackpot-winning...
Feb 12, 2024
IDOT encouraging driving safety after the Big Game
Anyone attending a party is encouraged to designate a sober driver ahead of time or be prepared to take a cab or use a ride-sharing service. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – The I...
Feb 09, 2024
Teenager suffers non-life threatening injuries from shooting Thursday
Police on the scene provided assistance and placed a tourniquet before additional help could arrive. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are conducting an investigatio...
Feb 09, 2024
