Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington woman gets 10 years for DUI crash killing son
McLean County Jail. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A Bloomington woman was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison in connection with a deadly crash last year that killed her 8-year-old son.Stephany Flo...
Jun 10, 2025
Lucky Illinois resident claims $1.3M Cash Castle jackpot
(Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery) CHICAGO (WMBD) - An Illinois Lottery FastPlay game netted one lucky person a $1.3 million jackpot, the lottery said on Friday.The game was Cash Castle...
Jun 06, 2025
American Legion Post 2 holds annual D-Day remembrance ceremony
American Legion. (Photo courtesy: American Legion/Facbeook) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - American Legion Post 2 held its annual D-Day remembrance ceremony Friday, marking the 81 years since Allied ...
Jun 06, 2025
Two men found dead in Pontiac residence
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)PONTIAC, Ill. (WMBD) - The Pontiac Police Department is investigating after two men were found dead in a home on Thursday.Two men, ages 59...
Jun 06, 2025
‘Riot’ at Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center injures nine
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flicker/File) GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) - Five children and four staff members were injured during what the Knox County Sheriff's Office t...
Jun 05, 2025
Semi-truck crash shuts down I-39 southbound lanes in McLean County
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - A two-vehicle collision involving a semi on Interstate 39 has caused southbound lanes to be shuttered pendin...
Jun 04, 2025
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban
A state law banning "swipe fees" on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year. (Nathana Rebouas via Unsplash)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisb...
Jun 04, 2025
Galesburg announces new Police Chief after dismissal of former Chief
(Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) - The city of Galesburg made the appointment of an acting police chief permanent, City Hall announced on Wednesday.The move means Kevin Legate, who...
Jun 04, 2025
CUB asks Ameren to work with customers this summer amid utility price hike
Ameren Illinois (Photo courtesy: Ameren Illinois) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The Citizens Utility Board is asking Ameren Illinois to work with customers amid utility increases.Ameren Illinois customers wil...
Jun 04, 2025
Two new solar facilities could come to McLean County
(WJBC file photo)MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - On Tuesday, the McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals had hearings on two applications for commercial solar generating facilities.The first application ca...
Jun 04, 2025
