Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Crystal Lake man identified in rural McLean County fatal crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake Haas DOWNS – A 65-year-old man from Crystal Lake died in an accident late Monday evening in Downs.McLean County Coron...
Jul 02, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Illinois' assault weapons ban on Tuesday, but Justice Clarence Thomas said in a separate statement he is hopeful the high court will hear the cas...
Jul 02, 2024
Bloomington police to step up traffic enforcement on the Fourth of July
The increased enforcement is made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON...
Jul 02, 2024
Illinois treasurer has reunited another Purple Heart with its rightful owner
Illinois treasurer Mike Frerichs. (Facebook/Treasurer Michael Frerichs)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – State treasurer Mike Frerichs used Independence Day week to – for the eleventh time – reu...
Jul 02, 2024
Update from Illinois farm fields in this week’s USDA crop report
Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 93 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 30, 20...
Jul 02, 2024
High hopes for arts and entertainment in Bloomington
Anthony Nelson, arts and entertainment director for the City of Bloomington, said more visibility brings more bookings to the venues. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The calendar is fil...
Jul 02, 2024 (Photo courtesy: BCPA)
Prices at the pump down over the past week as summer travel heats up
Prices are down across the state. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Prices at the pump are down almost $0.15 in the past month as summer travel ticks up. Average gasoline ...
Jun 18, 2024
McLean County tornado count up to 5 from June 13 storms
The weather service's survey crew notes it was very difficult to decipher the damage from straight-line winds vs. where tornadoes touched down. (Photo courtesy of Devin Pitts)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY &...
Jun 18, 2024
City of Bloomington addressing water utility billing glitch
The city decided to compensate for the overcharge by waiving the utility tax for all accounts charged over the next month. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Residents in the Cit...
Jun 18, 2024
Twin Cities nonprofit aids in successful adoption of four siblings
Hilary's foster journey turned into a successful adoption on April 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy: The baby fold/Facebook)By WMBD MCLEAN COUNTY – Expanding her heart, not once, not twice, but four ti...
Jun 17, 2024
