Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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

Bloomington-Normal officials react to Regional Housing Recovery Plan
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is making rounds presenting the Regional Housing Recovery Plan. The purpose of the plan is to address the housing crisis ...
Syndicated Author May 16, 2024

Twin Cities showcase features over 100 local businesses
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce showcased the entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant business community within the Twin Cities during the event on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL...
Syndicated Author May 16, 2024

Unit 5 School Board approves new secure entrances, 15 cent lunch increase
The Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday and approved multiple items unanimously as part of their conse...
Syndicated Author May 16, 2024

Bloomington man arrested on multiple gun charges
He was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of a felon in possession of a weapon, possession of an assault weapon and burglary without causing damage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2024

McLean County Jury Commission warning local residents of jury duty scam
The scam targets those who have previously served on a jury in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Jury Commission wants residents to be aware...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2024

Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service honors Chief of Maroa Countryside Fire Protection
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Tuesday's annual Illinois fallen firefighters memorial service honored those who died in the line of duty in 2023: four fr...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2024

Woodford County Board to vote on non-sanctuary status again
Blake Parsons is the committee chair and said the county simply doesn't have the resources to help a large group of people. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVWOODFORD COUNTY – Woodford County...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2024

Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to Texas and Nebraska
Midwest Food Bank partnered with The Salvation Army to get 1,000 boxes put on a truck and shipped out to help. (Photo Midwest Food Bank)By WMBD-TV MORTON – Midwest Food Bank in Morton is sending...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2024

Another warm, wet week for Illinois farmers
Soybeans planted reached 39 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 43 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 20 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 16 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)Fro...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2024



