Category Archives: Top Stories
IDPH updates its list on where it’s safe to eat fish caught in state waters
In the Illinois River, most of the warnings are for PCBs with one advisory for Methylmercury in Black Crappies. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)By Jake Fogal and WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois D...
Apr 09, 2024
One dead after Mackinaw motorcycle crash
Tazewell County Coroner's Office Facebook stated that the accident occurred near Greenwood Cemetery around 3:30 p.m. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TV A Monday evening crash involving a car an...
Apr 09, 2024
Normal Community students launch balloon to track eclipse
Bloomington High school launched a balloon last week. University High School will launch a balloon on April 12. Normal West will launch a balloon on April 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON/NO...
Apr 09, 2024
St. Jude Feed fundraiser collects record donation at Sit N Bull in Hudson
Proceeds from the event go to help St. Jude as they continue their mission of leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. (WJBC...
Apr 08, 2024
Lockdowns at Bloomington High and Junior High lifted after false report; one in custody
Lavazza also confirmed that the imposed threat did not involve any BHS students. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Lockdowns at Bloomington High School and Junior High School have ended a...
Apr 08, 2024
St. Jude Game Feed fundraiser returns to Sit N Bull in Hudson this weekend
The event kicks off at noon on Saturday and goes until 4 p.m. at 209 Front Street in Hudson.By Jake FogalHUDSON – The eighth annual St. Jude Game Feed comes to Hudson on Saturday to help raise m...
Apr 04, 2024
Rivian plans to show off new electric vehicles in Normal this weekend
The event is free and open to the public. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Central Illinois residents can get a first look at the future of Rivian Automotive this weeke...
Apr 03, 2024
Rivian says first-quarter production figures on track to meet goals
These numbers come after Rivian announced last month that it will begin production of its R2 vehicles at the Normal facility in 2026. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian announc...
Apr 03, 2024
Pizza Payaa owner has top ten win in international pizza contest
The pizza he made was the "Honey Badger," which is one of the top-selling pizza's at Pizza Payaa. (Photo courtesy of Adam Elpayaa)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A local pizza maker raked high in the In...
Apr 03, 2024
Republican Senate Leader: “The Governor needs to lead” when it comes to Prisoner Review Board
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said the problems can be summed up easily. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If anybody did not smell a rat at the Illinois Prison...
Apr 02, 2024
