Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois State University Presidential search down to four candidates
The search is down to four candidates. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The search for Illinois State University’s next President is down to four candidat...
Feb 13, 2024
Bloomington’s top cop completes Homeland Security Leadership program
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington joined the city in 2021. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s top cop recently completed the Executive L...
Feb 13, 2024
Leader of Illinois Municipal League wants relief for small towns
Brad Cole, executive director of the Illinois Municipal League. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The group which represents Illinois municipalities at the state Capito...
Feb 13, 2024
OSF announces “Something Soft” supply drive
Thanks to the efforts of the local YWCA, survivors will now have clothing options after undergoing examination. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center ...
Feb 13, 2024
Bloomington police seek public’s help in solving 2-year-old homicide
Those who want to submit a crime tip and remain anonymous, contact the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at (309) 434-2963 (Bloomington Police Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – It's...
Feb 13, 2024
Tim Mapes, Mike Madigan’s ex-chief of Staff sentenced to prison
A Chicago Federal Judge handed down the sentenced during a hearing Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: CBS) By Blake Haas CHICAGO – The former right-hand man to Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan has ...
Feb 12, 2024
American Legionnaires gather at Lincoln Tomb on President Lincoln’s 215th birthday
Monday marked President Lincoln’s 215th birthday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The American Legion lauded Springfield's favorite son at Lincoln's Tomb Monday...
Feb 12, 2024
Bloomington Police locate evidence of two shootings over the weekend
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Police. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police officers responded to two shots fired calls over the weekend.Office...
Feb 12, 2024
Work from Home: New study shows 18% of Illinoisans work from home
The new study comes from the University of Illinois. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One legacy of the pandemic has been the rise of "working from home."The University of ...
Feb 12, 2024
Central Illinois resident scores $1.45M playing Lucky Day Lotto
The winner has one year to claim the top prize. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas PEORIA – A Central Illinois resident is worth more than a million dollars after buying a jackpot-winning...
Feb 12, 2024
