Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington Tequila co-founder inducted into Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Fame
Chelios co-founded El Bandido Yankee Tequila in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: El Bandido Yankee Tequila/X) By Blake Haas CHICAGO – After this weekend, a new banner hangs inside the United Center...
Feb 23, 2024
Native Americans ask the federal government to return territory near DeKalb
Northwestern University professor of learning sciences, Megan Bang, supports a bill for Illinois K-12 schools to do away with Native American imagery in mascots and team names. (Photo courtesy: Dave D...
Feb 22, 2024
Bloomington teacher earns top honor for implementing Ag in the classroom
Amanda Stanko (middle), a teacher at Corpis Christi in Bloomington, earned the honor. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Farm Bureau) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Teacher was recently named ...
Feb 22, 2024
Local nonprofit raises $162K for Night in a Car fundraiser
Over 165 individuals participated in the fundraiser. (Photo courtesy: Home Sweet Home Ministries/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The numbers are in from Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloom...
Feb 22, 2024
OSF HealthCare in Peoria receives a $1M donation from Lincoln, IL. foundation
The Woods Foundation posed for a photo during a recent site visit. (Photo courtesy: OSF HealthCare Peoria) By WMBD TV PEORIA – OSF HealthCare in Peoria announced via news release a $1 million gi...
Feb 22, 2024
Rivian Automotive to lay off 10% of workforce beginning Thursday
Rivian automotive posted their earnings on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to lay off 10% of its workforce posting their earning...
Feb 21, 2024
Heartland Community College trustees OK small tuition increase
The cost per credit hour will be $185, which includes a $2 per hour increase in tuition and a $1 increase in student fees. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The board of trustees at Heartland ...
Feb 21, 2024
Top Republican in Springfield has advice for Gov. Pritzker: “Move away from your national stage”
Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPIRNGFIELD – A top Republican in Springfield has some advice for Gov. JB Pritzker, who Wednes...
Feb 20, 2024
Pancake Days returns this weekend; proceeds to benefit local children
The Bloomington Kiwanis use special equipment to cook the pancakes. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Kiwanis/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A local tradition dating back to 1951 returns to th...
Feb 20, 2024
Red Cross asking for help to install free smoke detectors in Bloomington
The event takes place on March 9. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas and WMBDBLOOMINGTON – The Red Cross needs volunteers for their “Sound the Alarm” campaign.In 2023, th...
Feb 19, 2024
