Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state
Members of the Teamsters Local 916 union rally Wednesday outside of the Illinois Department of Transportation building in Springfield. Unions representing about 3,800 state highway workers have author...
Feb 15, 2024
Comptroller Susana Mendoza honors five Illinoisans during Black History Month
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It's Black History Month, and Comptroller Susana Mendoza honored five Illinoisans who are helping others.The Spring...
Feb 15, 2024
Second alarm sounded for Bloomington apartment fire; several units impacted
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Several apartments within the building were affected. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Anglen)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – No one is injured from an early m...
Feb 14, 2024
McLean County woman who died in fire identified by coroner
The incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the woman who died in a fire Monday afternoon just outside th...
Feb 14, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
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
