Category Archives: Top Stories
Former ISU President gets new job at St. Cloud State University
Former Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVST CLOUD, Minn. – A former Illinois State University President has a new job at a Minnesota University.Accordin...
Apr 18, 2024
McLean County man accused of grooming ‘child’ by sending illicit material
Once they had enough evidence, Cooper said his officer contacted the authorities in McLean County to go and pick up Philips for questioning. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – A rural McLean Co...
Apr 18, 2024
Rivian announces more layoffs
Rivian automotive announced the layoffs on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Rivian announced more company-wide layoffs on Wednesday.According to Rivian's Corporate Commu...
Apr 17, 2024 (
Central Illinois Regional Airport celebrates 60 years of operation later this month
Carl Olson, Executive Director of CIRA spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Central Illinois Regional Airport in McLean County will cel...
Apr 17, 2024
Bloomington police seeks community’s help with survey on how they are doing
Officials with the department said it'll allow "real-time" analysis of the community's needs as it relates to public safety. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
Apr 17, 2024
Woodford County Board stalls non-sanctuary status decision for a later time
There was some hostility in the crowd for those that expressed their support for the resolution, with one man calling a supporter a "fascist." (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVEUREKA – After...
Apr 17, 2024
Anti-Semitism on the rise across the state
David Goldenberg (middle), Midwest director of the Anti-Defamation League spoke during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Anti-Semi...
Apr 16, 2024
Moms Demand Action rallies at the state capitol for gun control legislation
Many rallied at the state capitol Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Alexandra Burgos lives on through her parents' work. Rafael and Milagros Burgos a...
Apr 16, 2024
Man found dead in a ditch in McLean County; investigation underway
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead in a ditch in McLean County Tuesday morning...
Apr 16, 2024
Road reopened after gas leak in Pontiac
No injuries related to this incident have been reported at this time. (WJEZ File Photo)By WMBD-TVPONTIAC – The Pontiac Police Department encouraged residents to avoid part of Howard Street due t...
Apr 16, 2024
