Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Tazewell County Clerk responds to reports of fentanyl-laced election mail
Ackerman stated his office condemns these actions and the individuals perpetrating them.(WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman responded to reports of e...
Nov 09, 2023
Local Agricultural Mechanics team places eighth nationally
This is the first time Eureka High School has had a champion Agricultural Mechanics team since 1997. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVEUREKA – Eureka High School competed in a national competit...
Nov 09, 2023
Rivian to end exclusivity with Amazon, allow other companies to buy its electric vans
Rivian (RIVN) announced their third quarter results Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian said Tuesday that it will allow other companies ...
Nov 08, 2023
Bloomington Police Department seeking re-accreditation
According to a Bloomington police Facebook post, an assessment team will be at the Bloomington Police Department from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22 to examine the police department's management, operations, poli...
Nov 08, 2023
Illinois’ community colleges teaming up for a new marketing plan
Skylar Steward (pictured) talked about Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you live near a community col...
Nov 07, 2023
State Farm sees dramatic drop in catalytic converter theft claims
In 2022, State Farm paid out $8.3 million in Illinois for 3,880 claims. Illinois ranked third in the nation for the first half of 2023 with 1,300 claims and $2.9 million in payouts. (Photo courtesy St...
Nov 07, 2023
Normal Town Council approves new Raising Cane’s restaurant
Located at 311A S. Veterans Parkway, the chicken finger spot is set to replace Beauty Brands in the Shoppes at College Hills. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was a unanimous approval from...
Nov 07, 2023 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Bradley University may cut 17 programs and up to 68 faculty jobs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD TV PEORIA – Bradley University is considering discontinuing 17 academic degree programs and convertin...
Nov 06, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Bradley University)
Longtime restaurant in Clinton closing after 24-years
The owners made the announcement on Facebook over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: Boondocks Restaurant/Facebook) By Blake Haas CLINTON – A longtime staple restaurant is closing its doors in DeWitt...
Nov 06, 2023
District 87 planning to purchase State Farm building
The district plans to host two public hearings on the matter. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is looking to acquire a State Farm building. On Friday, the district announced ...
Nov 06, 2023
