Category Archives: Local News

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...
Syndicated Author Jun 04, 2025

Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar's bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Ill...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

Illinois criminal justice advocates tout ‘Clean Slate’ legislation as ‘economic boon’
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout 'Clean Slate' legislation as 'economic boon'By REILLY COOKMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - Criminal justice reform advocate...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

THANK YOU: WJBC’s 100th Anniversary Beer officially for sale across Central Illinois
WJBC morning host Scott Miller holds a ice cold WJBC 100th Anniversary beer. BLOOMINGTON – Thank you, Central Illinois, for joining WJBC at our 100th Anniversary beer unveiling on Saturday at Li...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

Multi-vehicle crash on Murray Baker Bridge results in injuries
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The Illinois State Police said people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash on the Murray Baker Bridge ...
Syndicated Author May 30, 2025 The incident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)

Bloomington City Council Approves Over $10 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - In a significant move to enhance the city's infrastructure, the Bloomington City Council on Tuesday ...
Syndicated Author May 30, 2025

Man arrested for allegedly trying to meet a teenager; running through yards screaming
Peoria Police.(Facebook/Peoria Police Department)HANNA CITY, Ill. (WMBD) - A man was arrested after running through yards yelling someone was trying to kill him, after allegedly trying to go camping w...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2025

Heartland College hosts Workforce Equity Initiative open house
Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: Heartland) NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - On Thursday, an open house was hosted at Heartland Community College for the Workforce Equity Initiative.Prospective stud...
Syndicated Author May 23, 2025

Union condemn Tailgate N’ Tallboys for allegedly not hiring local stagehands
Photo courtesy: Tailgate N’ Tallboys (Courtesy: Facebook) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A theatrical union is taking action to condemn an event organizer for allegedly not hiring local stagehands.T...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2025

Illinois awards funding for Constitution Trail extension
Constitution Trail. (Photo courtesy: File) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The state of Illinois announced on Wednesday that it awarded funding for a trail extension project in Bloomington.Gov. JB Pritzker...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2025