Category Archives: Local News
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters at an event in Normal on Tuesday, criticizing House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch for not calling a bill to regulate "intoxicating" hemp products. (Cred...
Jan 08, 2025
What to know about Bloomington police’s holiday campaign results
The numbers are out from a holiday enforcement. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has released the numbers from a statewide campaign...
Jan 08, 2025 Bloomington Police (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/File)
BREAKING: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense o...
Jan 07, 2025
Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Dec 17, 2024
Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Dec 17, 2024
Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.During Monday's town ...
Dec 17, 2024
Former Madigan ally contradicts past statements after being ordered to testify
Former Democratic state Rep. Eddie Acevedo and his attorney Gabrielle Sansonetti exit the Dirksen Federal Courthouse last week after being ordered to testify in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madig...
Dec 17, 2024
Grayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
A Macon County Sheriff's Office mugshot of Sean Grayson was taken on Oct. 24. Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy, is charged with the first-degree murder of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Bl...
Dec 17, 2024
Bloomington police seek help to solve a Monday morning armed robbery
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Officers here are asking the public for help to solve an armed robbery th...
Dec 12, 2024
Normal Marching Band to play in London’s New Year’s Eve
On Wednesday, proud parents looked on as the band performed a preview of their new routine at Horton Field House at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/TV) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A loc...
Dec 12, 2024
