Category Archives: Headlines
Home Sweet Home Ministries launch new fundraising campaign
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A local non-profit launched a new campaign to raise money that will go towards helping unsheltered neighbors in Bloomington-Normal. Home Sweet Home Ministries' "Build The Br...
Jun 27, 2025 Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook)
Community comes together to support Humane Society after A/C failure
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Humane Society has lost air conditioning after their system went out overnight, making the building around 85 degrees. "The first one went down a while ago and we got it fixe...
Jun 27, 2025 The Humane Society of Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy: HSCI/Facebook)
Man arrested on 20 counts of child pornography charges
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A Normal man, already facing charges in Southern Illinois, is now facing possible counts in McLean County after being arrested for possessing child porn. Collin Maguire, 21,...
Jun 26, 2025
Body found during missing person search in LaSalle County
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office located a body while looking for a missing person on Wednesday. Sheriff Adam Diss said they first received a report of a missing perso...
Jun 26, 2025 The incident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
Gov. Pritzker launches reelection campaign
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term as governor. He's officially making the announcement Thursday in a four-stop tour that sp...
Jun 26, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker waves at the crowd during his second inaugural address in Springfield in January 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Evening of Stars with the American Red Cross Featuring Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton
WJBC Announces the 30th Annual Evening of Stars featuring Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton! This year is more exciting than ever as the American Red Cross is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and Oly...
Jun 25, 2025
WJBC sending lucky listeners to Tuscany, Italy
Dreaming of rolling hills, world-class wine, and unforgettable sunsets? Win the ultimate getaway to Tuscany, Italy on the Scott Miller Show - where romance, culture, and cuisine come alive! This trip ...
Jun 25, 2025 Stay tuned to the Scott Miller Show for the Tuscany word of the day.
Craft Beer Thursday with Fiala Brothers Brewery and Beer Hall
LISTEN: Craft Beer Thursday from July 23, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
19-year-old arrested for alleged connection to ISU shooting
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A man who was allegedly involved in a shooting at the Bone Student Center on Illinois State University's campus was taken into custody on Tuesday. Emir Thomas, 19, of Chicago, wa...
Jun 25, 2025 Photo courtesy: Illinois State University
Teenager killed in Normal after being hit by a train, police say
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A 19-year-old man is dead after being struck by a train Tuesday afternoon in Normal, police say. The incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. near the intersection of North Towanda A...
Jun 25, 2025 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
