Category Archives: Local News
Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Then-House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to members of the media in 2019 at the Capitol after a House Democrats caucus. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BEN SZALINSKIand PETER HANCOCKCapitol News...
Feb 13, 2025
Madigan found guilty on several counts; jury deadlocked on others
Former Speaker Michael Madigan. (Photo courtesy: Illinois News Network) By WMBD TV CHICAGO – The jury in trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political confidant M...
Feb 12, 2025
Pritzker emerging as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Pritzker was considered as former Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate but wasn't selected. Th...
Feb 12, 2025
ISU’s African American Studies launches Black History Month film series
(Facebook/Normal Theater)By WMBD TV NORMAL – Illinois State University's African American Studies Program is hosting its inaugural film series.Three times in February, the program is inviting th...
Feb 11, 2025
One dead after car vs. bicycle crash in LaSalle County
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD TV LASALLE – A man is dead after a Bicycle vs. Vehicle crash near Illinois Route 251 and North 16th Road in LaSall...
Feb 11, 2025 The incident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
Several inches of snow expected on Wednesday
The snowfall could bring several inches to Central Illinois Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – A winter storm will bring moderate snow to Central Illino...
Feb 11, 2025
Two sentenced to federal prison on child-related sexual charges from McLean County cases
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Wikipedia.org)By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – In two different cases, two men were sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty in Peoria's federal court to charges rela...
Feb 11, 2025
A Taylor Swift-themed festival to be held in Bloomington
Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Swiftie Fest, presented by WBNQ-FM and WBWN-FM, will feature a performance by the Taylorville Band.The event will be...
Feb 10, 2025
Parade of storms to bring multiple rounds of snow to Central Illinois this week
The next round could bring several inches this week. (Photo Pixabay)BLOOMINGTON – With the exception of some occasional shots of cold air, this winter has been relatively mild for Central Illino...
Feb 10, 2025
Bloomington mayor to fill vacant council seat
Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe has appointed Micheal Mosley to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayo...
Feb 08, 2025
