Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation gives thousands to local nonprofits
Some of the local grants include $2,000 for Best Buddies in Central Illinois, $4,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal and $2,500 for Easterseals of Central Illinois. (Facebook/Illin...
Apr 24, 2024
Infectious disease conference kicks off at ISU
On Wednesday, the conference continues with speakers all day and ends with Heather Simpson, a former viral anti-vax social media influencer who became known for dressing as the measles for Halloween, ...
Apr 24, 2024
Normal Police 15% pay raise to be spread over four years
The four-year agreement retroactively went into effect April 1. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police officers and sergeants will see a pay increase over the next four years. ...
Apr 24, 2024
McLean County certifies two K9’s and handler
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Three McLean County Emergency Management Agency employees earned new certifications from the National Search Dog Alliance last weekend.McLean Emergency Agency Facebook ...
Apr 23, 2024
Bloomington designated a Tree City USA Community for 38th year
Bloomington's Beautification Committee picked Corpus Christi Catholic School as the location for Arbor Day festivities, including the annual planting of the Arbor Day Tree. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TV...
Apr 23, 2024
The Baby Fold expansion leads to additional services, programming
The Baby Fold provides critical services to central Illinois children and families. They've been doing so since 1902. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The cutting of the ribbon...
Apr 23, 2024
Unit 5’s Board of Education holds special meeting regarding property tax appeal
The board voted unanimously to authorize a law firm out of Springfield called Brown, Hay & Stephens to intervene in appeal proceedings to represent the district's interests. (Photo courtesy WMBD-T...
Apr 23, 2024 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Unit 5)
Bloomington City Council votes in Jeff Jurgens as new city manager
The Bloomington City Council Monday night voted unanimously to name Jeff Jurgens as the new city manager. (Blake Haas/WJBC)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Jeff Jurgens will be Bloomington's new city man...
Apr 23, 2024
Prices down at the pump over the past week
Prices at the pump are down $0.06 a gallon over the past week. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, prices at the pump are down $0.06, averaging $3.90 today.G...
Apr 22, 2024
Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique using $240K in proceeds to purchase new hospital equipment
For those who want to explore volunteer opportunities call (309) 556-7467. (Photo courtesy: Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique/Facebook)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Community members who shopped at Carle B...
Apr 22, 2024
