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Illinois State Board of Trustee members named Dr. Aondover Tarhule as the school’s next President. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasNORMAL-Illinois State University’s Interim...

This incident remains under investigation by the Tazewell County Sheriff's and Coroner's Offices. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley reported t...

Assistant Chief Shane Hackman. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – One of the top cops at the Normal Police Department now has the backing of the Federal Bureau of In...

Money for the projects is already part of his 2025 budget, he said. Statesville opened in 1925 while Logan opened in 1978, according to the IDOC website. (WJBC File Photo)During a news conference in C...

Created during the Civil War, just over 3,500 soldiers, sailors and airmen have received the Medal of Honor in defense of the nation. The highest number of any war came during the Civil War. (WJBC Fil...

The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/File) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A missing Springfield woman is the person found dead next to Interstate 55 in Sprin...

State Farm Mutual Board of Directors selected Illinois State University graduate Jon Farney as the company’s next CEO. (Photo courtesy: State Farm) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – For the firs...

Other findings in the Spring 2024 enrollment report show that 36 community colleges saw an increase in enrollment, and 12 colleges had a decrease. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD R...

Lincoln Community High School Senior standout Kloe Froebe chipped in over 20 pts. in the Class 3A State Championship game. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – Besides guidi...

Such reports are common. Peoria released theirs a few weeks ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A release of 2023 crime statistics by the Bloomington Police Department shows ...