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Normal police to use drones during ISU Homecoming Parade
ISU's Homecoming Parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14. The parade will start near University Street and College Avenue. (Twitter/Illinois State University Homecoming)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The ...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2023

Illinois crops are almost halfway harvested
(Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau photo submitted by Lindsay Starwalt of Cumberland County.)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 8, 2023. ...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2023

CDM opens new Luckey Climber exhibit
The new Luckey Climber spans more than two stories and can light up with embedded color-changing LEDs. (Photo courtesy Children’s Discovery Museum)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Children’...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023

Central Illinois Congresswoman: We need to stand by Israel
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (right) speaks at a local business. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With nothing to do in Washington with no speaker, U.S. Rep. Nikki Bu...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023

Bloomington Police noticing recent spike in overdoses
Anyone who is currently battling addiction is encouraged to call 1-800-662-HELP(4357), a treatment referral information service that is free, confidential, and open all day, every day. (Photo courtesy...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023

Illinois gas prices down over the last week
Gas prices in the state are 31 cents cheaper than a month ago and stand 74 cents lower compared to this time last year, according to GasBuddy. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Average...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023

Woman identified as victim in McLean County train collision
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD ARROWSMITH – Saybrook resident Susan Wright, 75, died after enduring multiple blunt injuries due to a sport utility vehi...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2023

No charges to be filed against U-High substitute teacher, prosecutor says
The McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office is not pressing charges. (Photo courtesy: Google images) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Charges will not be filed against a former University High Sc...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2023

Panthers preserve undefeated season beating Heyworth 40-19 in Week 7
The LeRoy Panthers picked up a win in Week 7 over Heyworth 40-19, as Panthers linebacker Thomas Jackson warm-ups pregame. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalLEROY – Seven weeks, seven wins. That̵...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2023

ISP arrest Fairbury police officer for alleged criminal sexual assault
Illinois State Police say the investigation is ongoing. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WJBC StaffFAIRBURY – An officer with the Fairbury Police Department has been arrested for alleged crimi...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2023