Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
May 30, 2025
Two men sentenced in separate sexual assault cases
Carlos Cregan, 37, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police) NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men were sentenced this month to several years in prison for sexual assault in separate cases.Carlos Cregan, 37,...
May 29, 2025
Two Central Illinois men hope Illinois Supreme Court will hear their appeal
For now, Barton McNeil remains behind bars at a medium-security prison in Pickneyville, Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Corrections) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men, convicted decades ...
May 29, 2025
Bloomington’s $36M bond boosts water infrastructure upgrade
Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady recently joined WJBC’s Afternoon Show. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The city of Bloomington is taking steps towards improving its water infrastructure.At Tuesday's coun...
May 29, 2025
Former doctor jailed 5 years for bathroom recording scandal
Photo courtesy: FlickrPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A former neurological surgical resident was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for illegally recording dozens of people in bathrooms at OSF HealthC...
May 28, 2025
Summer Camp music festival to return next year, tickets halfway sold out
Photo courtesy: Three Sisters park/FacebookCHILLICOTHE, Ill. (WMBD) - For fans of the popular music festival Summer Camp, the stage will soon be set.The festival returns next year after its hiatu...
May 28, 2025
