Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Olympia Middle, High School going remote this week after fire
According to District Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell, the fire started on a solar panel on the gymnasium's roof. She said administrators still don't how it started. (Logo courtesy Olympia High Sch...
Apr 17, 2023
Students and staff safe following fire at Olympia high school and middle school
Bloomington Fire Truck at Olympia High School. (Photo/Blake Haas)By Jake FogalUPDATES PROVIDED BY WMBD-TVUPDATED – The cause of fire is still being investigated but Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Chi...
Apr 13, 2023
Bloomington Police make Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault arrest
Anyone with information should contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Wikipedia.org)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Divi...
Apr 13, 2023
Bloomington police was ‘justified’ when they shot a person in late March, prosecutor said
In a news release, the McLean County State's Attorney's Office and Bloomington Police released an initial report regarding the March 30 shooting at the Turnberry Square Apartments. (Photo courtesy WMB...
Apr 13, 2023
Ameren adding Rivian trucks to its fleet
It's the Twin Cities-based electric vehicle manufacturer's largest fleet delivery in central Illinois to date. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Rivian delivered eight of 10 new electri...
Apr 13, 2023
Easterseals Camp makes sure campers feel included
Easterseals will hold its run, walk and rally Saturday in East Peoria and Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Easterseals Central Illinois)By WMBD-TVHUDSON – Timber Pointe outdoor center in Hu...
Apr 12, 2023
Unit 5 School Board holds special meeting to reverse budget cuts
The next regular school board meeting is April 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Unit 5 School Board voted to reinstate the reductions that were approv...
Apr 12, 2023
Drones and Starbucks coming to Bloomington
The city council met Monday night at the Government Center in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is adjusting to the growth in the area.Three ...
Apr 11, 2023
Man shot at Bloomington Park Sunday afternoon
No one has been arrested, and there is no information about the suspects at this time. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year-old male who had been shot was discovered at B...
Apr 10, 2023
Bloomington man arrested for reckless discharge of firearm
The circumstances behind this incident remain under investigation. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident on Sunday.Acc...
Apr 10, 2023
