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Sun safety tips from McLean County Health Department
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - In the summer, the sun can pose real dangers if the proper precautions are not taken. The McLean County Health Department is offering some tips to keep you and yo...
WJBC Staff A few minutes ago

Beat the heat: Local company provides AC tips to keep your home cool
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The extreme heat may have your air conditioning system begging for mercy, but Bratcher Heating and Air Conditioning has some tips to help your system out. In orde...
WJBC Staff 12m ago

Tazewell County Sheriff warns of impersonator phone scam
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scammer impersonating the agency. The scammer will spoof the sheriff's office's phone number and claim ...
WJBC Staff 23m ago (Photo courtesy: file)

UPDATED: Incoming PPS school board member sues district over notice violations
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - An incoming member of the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education has filed suit against the district, saying the meeting scheduled Wednesday was not properly noticed...
WJBC Staff 32m ago

McLean County health officials promoting safe sex and HIV prevention
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Talking with a doctor about your sexual health can be embarrassing, but it is vital to keep yourself healthy. Erin O'Malley, PReP for HIV program navigator, or al...
WJBC Staff 20h ago McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Republican Darren Bailey's campaign for governor is embracing images made with artificial intelligence in soci...
WJBC Staff 21h ago

Suspect to be held for Friday shooting in Bloomington
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bloomington Police Department has identified the person arrested in connection with a shooting near West Market Street and Howard Street. Terrell Naquin, 18, ...
WJBC Staff 21h ago

Bloomington-Normal, McLean County host first-ever drone show
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The city of Bloomington, in collaboration with Normal and McLean County, will host its first-ever drone show, kicking off the 250th celebration of America. On Thu...
WJBC Staff 21h ago Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady. (Photo courtesy: WJBC)

Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
By BEN SZALINSKI & BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary: Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills into law since Friday. They require diaper packaging...
WJBC Staff Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
By AP & WMBD TV WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children...
WJBC Staff Jun 30, 2026



