Category Archives: Headlines
UPDATE: 17-year-old girl dies after crash on Peoria's East Bluff
UPDATE (2:43 p.m.) - A 17-year-old girl is dead after an early morning crash Wednesday on Peoria's East Bluff. Isis Horn, who lived on North Central Avenue, was pronounced dead at the hospital just af...
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Experts warn how to spot digital scams and AI voice cloning
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - As the world of technology constantly changes, being digitally literate has become more important than ever before. With growing social media landscapes and the rise o...
8h ago (Photo courtesy: file)
Here's how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary Illinois officials say registration and voting by noncitizens is extremely rare. As the U.S. Department of Justice...
8h ago
Woodford County coroner identifies 73-year-old killed in semi crash
EUREKA, Ill. (WMBD) - The Woodford County Coroner's Office has identified a man killed after a crash involving a semi in rural Eureka on Tuesday. Stephen S. Barker, 73, died from "multiple blunt force...
9h ago
Bloomington man arrested after months-long solicitation investigation
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A Bloomington man was arrested Wednesday after a months-long online child solicitation investigation. On July 22, Jeremy M. Burks, 51, was arrested on charges including groo...
9h ago
Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks 60 new mentors
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A local organization is looking for 60 more "bigs" to make a difference in the lives of "littles." Hannah Daly, the community engagement director, and Katie Mitzelfelt...
10h ago
WJBC seeking nominations for 2026 Laborer of the Year
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - WJBC and the Midwest Labor Association are looking for our 2026 Laborer of the Year. The WJBC Laborer of the Year is someone who goes above and beyond, in and out of the wo...
10h ago
Illinois State Police helps recovers 342 stolen or hijacked vehicles in three months
By WMBD TV SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - The Illinois State Police have seen results from their efforts this year to help combat vehicle hijackings across the state. From April to June, the state police ...
10h ago
Gov. Pritzker signs bill to honor Emmett Till and his mother
CHICAGO, Ill. (WMBD) - Governor JB Pritzker has designated a day to remember Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Pritzker joined legislators and community members in Chicago at Roberts Temp...
10h ago
Bloomington firefighters hone driving skills at annual course
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Bloomington Fire Department held its cone course training this week, designed to ensure firefighters are confident in their engine driving abilities. This year, the annual t...
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