Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal firefighters take time to repair bikes after apartment fire
Firefighters took a little time to help some of the kids in the neighborhood with some quick bike maintenance. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Fire Department was ...
Jul 30, 2024
‘Listening session’ held Monday in Springfield about the police-action shooting death of Sonya Massey
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell (white shirt) responded to repeated calls for his resignation Monday night, after one of his deputies shot and killed a Black woman – Sonya Massey of Spring...
Jul 30, 2024
Lt. Gov. Stratton attends Birth Equity Initiative bill signing
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – “Do you feel that?” asked Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. “It’s the page turning on a new ...
Jul 29, 2024
REPORTS: Cardinals to acquire Erick Fedde & Tommy Pham, trade Tommy Edman in three-team deal
Tommy Pham is back with the St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo courtesy: MLB)By WMBD TV ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a three-team trade that would bring veteran starter Erick Fedde and ...
Jul 29, 2024
State fair leaders highlight ground improvements ahead of the fair
The Illinois State Fair get’s underway in the middle of August. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Final preparations are underway for the 2024 Illinois State Fair.Agai...
Jul 29, 2024
Police in Normal launching investigation after shots fired on Sunday
The investigation into this case is still ongoing. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Sunday afternoon in Normal.Officers...
Jul 29, 2024
Lorenz announces candidacy for Mayor of Normal
Normal Town Council members Kathleen Lorenz and Scott Preston. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Normal Town Council member Kathleen Lorenz on Monday announced her candidacy to be the next ...
Jul 29, 2024
New exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield
"Picturing Lincoln" is free to visit, and the images are free to download. (Photo courtesy Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – More than a thousand photogra...
Jul 29, 2024
Bloomington City Council approves new roadwork
Roadwork is expected to start this fall. The majority of the work will be done in the spring and summer of next year. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanim...
Jul 29, 2024
Illinois State Police working with IDPH on an anti-violence campaign called “Pause to Heal”
A new public service announcement aims to educate Illinoisans about how to disarm a relative who may be a danger to others or themselves. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Pu...
Jul 25, 2024
