Category Archives: Headlines
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...
Jul 23, 2026
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...
Jul 23, 2026
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 ...
Jul 23, 2026
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...
Jul 23, 2026
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...
Jul 23, 2026
A Peoria Chiefs record Yadier Molina helped to set was surpassed. What record was it?
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Peoria Chiefs history was made at Dozer Park on Wednesday. The Chiefs broke the franchise record for most home runs in a single season, set in 2002 with the help of fu...
Jul 22, 2026
Pritzker says he doesn't know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker said he hasn't seen video of a Jan. 4 police shooting that left an unarmed woman dead after a t...
Jul 22, 2026
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a 'public body'
By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Darren Bailey's campaign is getting behind stalled Statehouse legislation that would make nongovernmental organiza...
Jul 22, 2026
Bloomington to launch new emergency notification system
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The city of Bloomington announced that it will be launching a new emergency notification system on Monday. CodeRED will help keep residents up to date on public s...
Jul 22, 2026 Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook)
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton's seat
By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com The Democratic Party chairs in Will and Kendall counties chose Jessica Dixon Heitman Monday night to complete the term of former R...
Jul 21, 2026
