Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Warm and dry weather for Illinois farmers over the past week
Corn planted reached 93 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 92 percent. Corn emerged reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 85 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 11, 2024
McLean County could vote on the future of an elected office in November
Republican Michelle Anderson currently serves as McLean County auditor. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – In a similar vein to what Peoria County decided in 2022, McLean County cou...
Jun 11, 2024
Prices at the pump down over the past week
Prices at the pump are down over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Just ahead of Father’s Day, prices at the pump are $0.13 per gallon lower over the pa...
Jun 10, 2024
McLean County Health Department’s mobile unit is on the move
The McLean County Health Department received the mobile unit in January after being awarded $265,000 in ARPA funds last year. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVLEXINGTON – The McLean County Heal...
Jun 10, 2024
Special Olympics to begin Summer Games this weekend
The opening ceremony which starts at 8 p.m. Friday at Hancock will culminate with the finish of the annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run where hundreds of officers will enter the stadium and the ...
Jun 07, 2024
Miller Park Zoo celebrating 133 years with birthday bash this Saturday
With admission you can enjoy cake, ice-cream and face painting. Saturday's festivities are from noon to 3 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, join the Miller Park Zoo for ...
Jun 07, 2024
Over a hundred libraries across the state receive a total of $2M to expand technology
The grants are for libraries in communities with low tax bases and high poverty rates. (Books to Benefits) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – More than one hundred libraries in Illinois are in for a tot...
Jun 06, 2024
Rivian introduces the second generation of its flagship vehicles
Pricing for the vehicles starts at about $69,900. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV and Jake FogalNORMAL – Rivian Automotive introduced the second generation of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck on Thu...
Jun 06, 2024
Police investigating shots fired incident in Bloomington Wednesday
If you wish to submit a crime tip and remain anonymous, please contact the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at 309-434-2963 or email CIAU@cityblm.org. You can also text the number 847411 ...
Jun 06, 2024
Winning $552 Million lottery ticket bought in Illinois
One lucky winner won millions of dollars Tuesday night in Illinois. (Photo courtesy; Pixabay)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – A lucky Illinois lottery player won big Tuesday night.According to a Mega ...
Jun 05, 2024
