Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal council moving forward with new housing and Uptown South plans
After approving the agreements for Archer Apartments, Council approved to adopt the Uptown South Master Plan. This adoption does not codify the plan. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – At Monda...
Aug 08, 2023 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Bloomington Police investigating fatal crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NewsBLOOMINGTON – One man is dead after a two-vehicle crash near Ashley Drive and Beich Road on Monday.According to a B...
Aug 07, 2023
Reportedly 40 gun shots fired in early Sunday morning shooting in south Normal
Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed several vehicles flee the area at a high rate of speed. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police responded to a shots fire call ...
Aug 07, 2023
Man shot in Bloomington early Monday morning
Anyone with information should contact Detective Ken Nowatski at (309) 434-2578 or knowatski@cityblm.org. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A man suffered non life-threatening injuries ea...
Aug 07, 2023
Average gasoline prices continue rise nationwide
The national average price of gasoline has rose 8.0 cents over the week, averaging $3.79 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalMCLEAN COUNTY – Gas prices have continued to rise across the coun...
Aug 07, 2023
2023 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen
Paige Van Dyke of Clay County is the 2023 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An experience babysitting a child with a seizure disorder is guiding the path...
Aug 07, 2023
Schedule changes at this year’s Illinois State Fair
Another change: the Governor's Sale of Champions takes place Wednesday the 16th – Governor's Day – as opposed to Ag Day. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Changes to the cal...
Aug 07, 2023
Copi for sale at Illinois State Fair
Acting Illinois Department of Natural Resources director Natalie Phelps Finnie. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An invasive fish that’s getting an image makeover is for sale to e...
Aug 07, 2023
El Paso police arrest man who arranged to meet two minors
Police said there were not any minors in danger or involved with the sting operation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVEL PASO – The El Paso Police Department said a man was arrested as a result of a ...
Aug 07, 2023
Illinois State Fair preview
Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Illinois State Fair, which steps off next Thursday, is about what's new."The Mul...
Aug 04, 2023
