Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gov. Pritzker attends anti-hate event, discusses attacks on innocent people
Gov. Pritzker (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – When Gov. JB Pritzker showed up Monday at an anti-hate event in Chicago, he invoked the name of the six-year-old boy killed i...
Oct 23, 2023
Normal Police announce convictions in two cases involving crimes against children
Anyone with information on crimes against children is asked to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Police Department, on Monday, announced that two men w...
Oct 23, 2023
66 Games E-Sports Tournament returns to Bloomington
Sixteen colleges from across the nation met at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday and Sunday, competing in the Bloomington-Normal SixtySix Games League of Legends tournament. (Photo co...
Oct 23, 2023
State lawmakers who represent Teutopolis are calling for safety measures
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlTEUTOPOLIS – The state lawmakers who represent Teutopolis have worked up legislation which they say would prevent acc...
Oct 23, 2023
Local plumbing company giving away water heater to McLean County family
The contest closes Nov. 3 and the winner will be chosen the first week of November. (Photo Courtesy of Covenant Plumbing/Facebook)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A local company is paying it forward wit...
Oct 20, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route 9 in the area west of 2600 East R...
Oct 19, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The state police said 911 was notified thanks to an iPhone crash alert. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route...
Oct 19, 2023
Woodford County Sheriff releases scam alert
The Woodford County Sheriff's office is asking anyone who receives a questionable phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy or detective to call (309) 467-7930 to check validity. (WJBC file phot...
Oct 19, 2023 (Photo courtesy: file)
Normal Planning Commission approves plans for Raising Cane’s
The Normal Planning Commission Wednesday night approved plans for a Raising Cane’s restaurant replace Beauty Brands in the Shoppes at College Hills. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL R...
Oct 19, 2023
Heartland Women’s Volleyball Coach named Coach of the Year
Mary Frahm. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s Head Volleyball coach has been named the top coach in the Midwest Atlantic Co...
Oct 18, 2023
