Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Drive to lift up Illinois’ Black farmers
State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) chairs the Illinois House Agriculture Committee. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When you think of a farmer, you probably don't think of a ...
May 01, 2023
State’s largest public employee union is pushing for a raise
DSPs and other frontline workers who care for people with disabilities met with lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol last week to lobby for fair wage increases. (Facebook/AFSCME Council 31)By Dave DahlSP...
May 01, 2023
Coroner identifies victim in deadly I-55 vehicle and pedestrian crash
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder relea...
May 01, 2023
Package of bills aim to reduce teacher shortage in Illinois
A third bill sets up four thousand dollar a year retention bonuses to be given for two consecutive years to teachers working in underserved schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 28, 2023
Unit 5 School board swears in new members
By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was an emotional evening at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board Meeting as new members took office.It was the last meeting at the table for Board President Barry Hitchins and A...
Apr 27, 2023
Danvers man indicted for 1st-degree murder in strangulation case
Melissa Ostrom was reported missing on April 17 and her body was found a few days later.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Danvers man has been charged with first-degree murd...
Apr 27, 2023
Coroner identifies victim of motorcycle crash in Normal
This incident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department, McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – ...
Apr 24, 2023
Kitchen fire Thursday afternoon in Normal
Firefighter Jason Grieder and Lieutenant Bob Collins cool down some remaining hot spots in the kitchen area. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Fire Departme...
Apr 21, 2023
Arson suspect arrested in Bloomington
Davis was arrested without incident. His arraignment is set for May 5. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Wednesday, Bloomington Police arrested 39-year old Micah Davis for ...
Apr 21, 2023
Body found Thursday by Bloomington Police identified as missing woman
An autopsy is pending and a death investigation is now underway by BPD. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has concluded it’s missing persons inv...
Apr 20, 2023
