Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hundreds come out to Miller Park for the 25th annual Polar Plunge
By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of people took the plunge into the frigid waters of Miller Park Lake in Bloomington."As the lead up it was like 700 plungers, then it was 800, I show up today an...
Feb 26, 2024
Severe storms could impact Central Illinois on Tuesday
Factor in a strong jet stream overhead and a strong cold front pushing in from the west, you've got all the ingredients in place for severe storms. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Fac...
Feb 26, 2024
Rivian Automotive to lay off 10% of workforce beginning Thursday
Rivian automotive posted their earnings on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to lay off 10% of its workforce posting their earning...
Feb 21, 2024
Heartland Community College trustees OK small tuition increase
The cost per credit hour will be $185, which includes a $2 per hour increase in tuition and a $1 increase in student fees. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The board of trustees at Heartland ...
Feb 21, 2024
Candidate information released on second finalist to become ISU’s next president
Information about the other two finalists will be released approximately 24 hours before their scheduled visits. (Facebook/Bone Student Center)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University has...
Feb 21, 2024
Fatal car crash Tuesday night in Farmer City
Authorities said the driver of the other vehicle was life flighted to a local hospital. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleFARMER CITY – One person died in a two vehicle accident Tuesday night in Far...
Feb 21, 2024
Pancake Days returns this weekend; proceeds to benefit local children
The Bloomington Kiwanis use special equipment to cook the pancakes. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Kiwanis/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A local tradition dating back to 1951 returns to th...
Feb 20, 2024
Open forum for first of four candidates for ISU’s new president
Dr. Aondover Tarhule spoke during an open forum Monday afternoon at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University is...
Feb 20, 2024
Customers pay for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that.
The headquarters of Commonwealth Edison, one of the state's largest utilities, is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capi...
Feb 16, 2024
USDA releases latest Ag Census
Illinois has just over 71,000 farms and ranches, down two percent from 2017. The average size in Illinois was 370 acres, down two acres. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Feb 16, 2024
