Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington ranks high as an emerging housing market
The report was put together by the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com. Springfield ranked number nine. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD_TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is ranked number two on the Spring 20...
May 01, 2023
NPD officers report shots fired near Heartland Community College Saturday morning
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Normal Police Department. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police officers responded to a shots fire call early Satu...
May 01, 2023
Illinois gas prices slightly down over the week
The lowest price in the state Sunday was $3.33/g while the highest was $4.99/g, a difference of $1.66/g. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices this week in Illinois are down abo...
May 01, 2023
Drive to lift up Illinois’ Black farmers
State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) chairs the Illinois House Agriculture Committee. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When you think of a farmer, you probably don't think of a ...
May 01, 2023
State’s largest public employee union is pushing for a raise
DSPs and other frontline workers who care for people with disabilities met with lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol last week to lobby for fair wage increases. (Facebook/AFSCME Council 31)By Dave DahlSP...
May 01, 2023
Coroner identifies victim in deadly I-55 vehicle and pedestrian crash
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder relea...
May 01, 2023
Package of bills aim to reduce teacher shortage in Illinois
A third bill sets up four thousand dollar a year retention bonuses to be given for two consecutive years to teachers working in underserved schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 28, 2023
Unit 5 School board swears in new members
By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was an emotional evening at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board Meeting as new members took office.It was the last meeting at the table for Board President Barry Hitchins and A...
Apr 27, 2023
Danvers man indicted for 1st-degree murder in strangulation case
Melissa Ostrom was reported missing on April 17 and her body was found a few days later.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Danvers man has been charged with first-degree murd...
Apr 27, 2023
Giannoulias has marked 100 days as Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Alexi Giannoulias has marked 100 days as Illinois secretary of state. We've heard the words modernization...
Apr 27, 2023
