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Goodwill received $15,000 to help those in need in Central Illinois
The grant is $15,000. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has received money to help unemployed, under-employed and dislocated worke...
Oct 16, 2024
Central Illinois farmers see record crops during fall harvest
Farmers continue to harvest across the Central Illinois landscape. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – Corn: Planted area is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4 percent from las...
Oct 11, 2024
Police peacefully de-escalate domestic disturbance incident in Normal
Police were called Thursday afternoon to the 1500 block of Northbrook Drive in Normal for a domestic disturbance and barricade situation. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Officers p...
Oct 11, 2024
Rivian expansion approved by Normal’s Planning Commission, now goes before town council
The expansion would help Rivian Automotive with materials and other logistical travel. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A facility that would be built on the west side of Rivian Motorway was ...
Oct 11, 2024
First frost of the season could arrive early next week
As the front pushes through, a few showers and storms will be possible, particularly on Saturday and Saturday night. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – October has been off to a warm start bu...
Oct 10, 2024
Two arrests made in connection with Saturday shooting incident in Normal
No injuries or property damage were reported during this incident. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police have arrested two men for their alleged connection to a shooting incident nea...
Oct 10, 2024
Growmark set to reach $1 million donated to Midwest Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank is the largest food bank in the United States with 10 locations that serve 23 states, with locations also in Haiti and East Africa. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/File)By WMBD TV...
Oct 07, 2024
Man taken into custody after gun situation in Tremont
The Tremont Police Department posted on their Facebook page that the situation was " deescalated" and the man surrendered. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV TREMONT – A man was taken into custody Sund...
Oct 07, 2024
Normal police investigating a shots fired call near a youth football game
Police Chief Steve Petrilli said that a preliminary investigation indicated an argument after the game, which was a "varsity level" game and likely involved 7th and 8th graders, seemed to have led to ...
Oct 07, 2024
Heartland Community College opens renovated student center
It will feature a space dedicated to student success, well-being and even a game room. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Community College is celebrating the opening of a renovated s...
Oct 04, 2024
