Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

A Bloomington snow leopard will soon have a new home
The Miller Park Zoo supports the Snow Leopard Trust as part of its conservation initiatives. More information is available here. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – One of the sno...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2024

Two charged in connection with shots fired incident in Normal nearly two years ago
There were no victims, said the department's spokesman Brad Park. When asked about more details regarding the shots fired incident, Park declined to comment, saying the matter was an ongoing matter. (...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2024

State Rep. wants to make changes to Illinois’ Prisoner Review Board
Rep. Cassidy said she wants a task force to examine the Prisoner Review Board. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Prisoner Review Board has been under fire - most ...
Syndicated Author May 21, 2024 (Photo courtesy: file)

Trio indicted by McLean County grand jury in connection for Bloomington armed robbery
McConnaughay was already in custody on a unrelated case involving drug possession, according to court records. The other two were arrested without incident. All three remain at the county jail. (Photo...
Syndicated Author May 21, 2024

Housing issues discussed at Bloomington City Council meeting
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens said he would like a plan of action by the end of June. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – As supply continues to not meet up with demand in terms of ...
Syndicated Author May 21, 2024

Normal Police Department probing shooting from over the weekend
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police officers responded to a shots fired call Saturday night on the town’s north side.At app...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2024

Thousands of people celebrated the LGBTQ community in downtown Springfield
Organizers of Springfield’s PrideFest say it’s the largest such event in downstate Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Organizers of Springfield’s PrideFest say...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2024

Catholic Diocese of Peoria announces reorganization
The restructuring is set to begin July 1 and may continue through 2027. (Facebook/Diocese of Peoria)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Catholic Diocese of Peoria announced restructuring to their parishes an...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2024

Mt. Pisgah to resume worship in old building after vandalism
Mt. Pisgah is one of the oldest Black churches in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Mt. Pisgah congregation will return to their old building next Sunday after it ...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2024

District 87 Supt. signs a four-year contract extension
Dr. David Mouser spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: District 87/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A local superintendent plans to remain the leader of District 87 for ano...
Syndicated Author May 17, 2024