Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Illinois State University Spring 2024 Commencement set for May 10-11
ISU plans to award 3,499 baccalaureate degrees and 722 graduate degrees throughout the weekend. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University’...
Syndicated Author Apr 22, 2024

Bloomington’s next City Manager working with local nonprofits on tent city
Bloomington City officials plan to vote on the City Manager position on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next City Manager wants to focus...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2024

Ten days removed from a lockdown, District 87 is reviewing it’s procedures and protocols
According to a District 87 news released at the time of the lockdown, “the situation was swiftly addressed with the help of the Bloomington Police Department.” (WJBC File Photo)By Jake Fog...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2024

Grossinger Motors Arena to go cashless in May
Starting May 1, purchases will be possible with cards or with mobile payment at the venue in downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Grossinger Motors Arena will become a ...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2024

Illinois gun owners host annual gathering in Springfield
The Illinois State Rifle Association put on its annual I-GOLD – Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The annual march from Springfield BOS Center to the...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2024

Bloomington deputy City Manager selected as City Manager
Bloomington City officials selected Jeff Jurgens as the next City Manager. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The city council has selected Bloomington’...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2024

More than 100 traffic stops made during Bloomington traffic detail
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington also encourages drivers to drive responsibly and be more attentive to motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians as the weather gets warmer. (Photo courtesy: Bloomi...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2024

McLean County man accused of grooming ‘child’ by sending illicit material
Once they had enough evidence, Cooper said his officer contacted the authorities in McLean County to go and pick up Philips for questioning. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – A rural McLean Co...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2024

Women share incarceration experience at Heartland Community College
After the panel discussion, the community asked more questions about the women's experiences and improvement to resources for formerly incarcerated women. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL R...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2024

Unit 5 school board meeting discusses student equity and school building capacity
The school board also heard a presentation from Cropper GIS about a study done on the district's school buildings' capacity. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A student group promoting ...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2024 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Unit 5)