Category Archives: Headlines
New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com A law taking effect July 1 will raise the age at which older drivers must take a driving test to renew their license. The ...
Jun 25, 2026
Bloomington-Normal's Juneteenth queens excited to connect with community
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Bloomington-Normal's Miss Juneteenth Mackenzie McCray and Little Miss Juneteenth Journey Lawson made their public debut over the weekend as they were introduced at th...
Jun 25, 2026
Bloomington-Normal YMCA to participate in worldwide swim lesson
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the city of Bloomington's Parks & Rec Department are teaming up to participate in a global swimming challenge. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p...
Jun 25, 2026
State police seize drugs, arrest dozens in Central Illinois during enforcement detail
By WMBD TV METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD) - Dozens were arrested, and hundreds of grams of drugs were seized over a five-day period in Central Illinois earlier this month, according to the Illinois State Polic...
Jun 25, 2026
Former Chiddix teacher to remain in custody pending trial
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A former Chiddix Junior High teacher will remain in custody at the McLean County Jail pending the outcome of allegations he was possessed child sexul abuse material and enti...
Jun 25, 2026
Sen. Durbin couldn't believe Trump blocked a housing bill
By WMBD TV WASHINGTON. (WMBD) - A bipartisan housing reform bill that swept through both chambers in Congress was meant to be signed Wednesday. Until President Donald Trump canceled it. Trump said he ...
Jun 25, 2026
Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals
By WMBD TV & AP ST. LOUIS (AP) - Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008. The Cardinals also announced ...
Jun 24, 2026 (Photo courtesy: St. Louis Cardinals)
Bloomington welcomes Sneaker Box, unique international brands
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A brand new shoe storefront has opened in Bloomington, offering products you cannot get anywhere else. The Sneaker Box is located at 716 E. Empire Street in Bloom...
Jun 24, 2026
Rapid corn growth spurred by rain, but root rot poses challenge
BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) - As the saying goes, knee-high by the Fourth of July, but this year, the corn is growing faster than ever, being knee-high by the beginning of June. According to a seed specia...
Jun 24, 2026
Bradley University mourns loss of former president Joanne Glasser
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In a letter to the community, Bradley University President Jim Shadid announced the passing of the school's first female president. "It is with deep sadness that I sha...
Jun 24, 2026
