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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
Illinois' abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demand
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois ...
Jun 24, 2026
Bloomington accepting nominations for beautification awards
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Citizens' Beautification Committee of Bloomington is inviting residents to make nominations for its annual beautification awards. The awards are meant to recognize resid...
Jun 24, 2026 Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington)
On the Record: Illinois budget signed, Bears' stadium deal raised questions
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - State Rep. Sharon Chung said the Chicago Bears have been inconsistent in their messaging. The Bloomington Democrat made that comment on WMBD News On the Record while t...
Jun 23, 2026 Sharon Chung. (Photo courtesy: Sharon Chung/Facebook)
