Category Archives: Top Stories
New U of I study suggest need for race improvement in the workplace
The new study shows the need for improvement. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Race in the workplace. A new University of Illinois study suggests there's room for improveme...
Feb 03, 2024
House tax bill seeks to increase affordable housing
The bill is estimated to build 2 million affordable homes across the country over the next decade. It now heads to the Senate for approval. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Two provisions in ...
Feb 02, 2024 Rep. Darin LaHood. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Tazewell County cyber incident “nearly resolved”, board chairman says
Last night's Tazewell County Board meeting featured two emergency declarations related to the cyber incident. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – November's cyber security inc...
Feb 02, 2024
Gov. Pritzker shares thoughts on violent crime during rally in Chicago
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Violent crime in Chicago is on the way down – double-digit...
Feb 01, 2024
LeRoy man faces multiple charges after arrest
Chad Bruning, 34, of LeRoy. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake Haas LEROY – A McLean County man remains behind bars after being arrested in LeRoy. McLean County prosecutors charged Ch...
Feb 01, 2024
Illinois State University Athletics names new COO, promote eight others to senior positions
Illinois State University announced the promotions Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: ISU/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Nine Illinois State University athletic staff employees received a senior...
Jan 31, 2024
Heartland Community College unveils new $23M Ag Complex
University leaders officially opened the new building Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College/Facebook) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Heartland Community College unveiled its new...
Jan 31, 2024
Peoria Rivermen announce they are extending lease with Peoria Civic Center
The announcement comes on the heels of a a new hockey team in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Riverman/Facebook) By WMBD PEORIA – Months of speculation ended, sort of, Wednesday when the Pe...
Jan 31, 2024
Under The Ground BloNo closing after a two-year run
The restaurant, located at 608 N. Main Street in Bloomington, plans to close on Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy: Under the Ground BloNo/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A beloved vegan-based restau...
Jan 31, 2024
IHSA’s cheerleading finals coming to Bloomington this weekend
The state’s top 100 teams will journey to the Twin Cities to participate in four separate classes. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The annual Illinois High School Ass...
Jan 31, 2024
