Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Bloomington announces the hiring of a new Assistant Director of Arts and Entertainment
Wilcott visited the Afternoon Show on his first day on the job. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In a move to bring more entertainment to the City of Bloomington...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Bloomington Police investigating swatting threat against Bloomington High School
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Authorities in Bloomington are working to find the source of a swatting call towards Bloomington Hig...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Olympia High School wins 2023 Pork & Pigskins State Championship
Olympia’s winning pork chop sandwich is prepared by its FFA students. (Facebook/Olympia FFA Alumni)By Neil DoyleSTANFORD – The votes are in and Olympia High School has been named the 2023 ...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Illinois Broadcasters Association inducts Illinois actor into Hall of Fame
Jeff Perry was raised in Highland Park, Illinois. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University alum and actor Jeff Perry was inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Assoc...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

IWU and OSF Healthcare to partner for student-athletes’ health coverage
The partnership began in August. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News BLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare has been named the official health care provider for Illinois Wesleyan University athletics...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2023

This week’s USDA crop report
From USDAThere were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 22, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 53.5 degrees, 0.5 degrees above normal.Precipitation averaged 0.23 ...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route 9 in the area west of 2600 East R...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023

One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The state police said 911 was notified thanks to an iPhone crash alert. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023

Woodford County Sheriff releases scam alert
The Woodford County Sheriff's office is asking anyone who receives a questionable phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy or detective to call (309) 467-7930 to check validity. (WJBC file phot...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023

Normal Planning Commission approves plans for Raising Cane’s
The Normal Planning Commission Wednesday night approved plans for a Raising Cane’s restaurant replace Beauty Brands in the Shoppes at College Hills. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL R...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2023