Category Archives: Top Stories

Small tent city growing, local nonprofits highlight the need for donations
Home Sweet Home Ministries helps run and organize the tent city. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A homeless encampment on Bloomington’s east side is growing dail...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2024

Woman charged after Bloomington shooting incident
She appeared in McLean County Circuit Court on Monday for an initial appearance on the charges which carry a 3-year maximum prison term. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – A woman was arr...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2024

ISU investigation finds no racial slur during Horton Field House game
The investigation included 47 statements. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Illinois State University Ethics Office has concluded its investigation into a report of a racial slur used...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2024

Eureka College announces head football coaching hire
Starks comes to Central Illinois after stops at Loughborough College, Bakersfield College, Fresno State, and LaGrange College. (Eureka College)By Jake FogalEUREKA – Eureka College is bringing in...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2024

Illinois State University introduces new soccer coach
Illinois State University introduced DeRose at a press conference Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: GoRedbirds) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University introduced a new head soccer coa...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2024

Two men face weapon charges after Saturday morning traffic stop
The pair remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A traffic stop on a car in Normal early Saturday morning resulted in the arrest of two McLean County men.Arou...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2024

Appellate court orders new trial for woman accused of sexual abuse
Nelson was sentenced to 10 years for criminal sexual assault. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV SPRINGFIELD – A Bloomington woman's sexual orientation was irrelevant to allegations she sexu...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2024 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)

Illinois State University has narrowed presidential search to 11
After spending more than 2 hours in executive session - the number is now down to 11 people who will be asked to schedule an interview. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2024

Normal man dies from hypothermia after falling outside
A heavy police presence gathered near the apartment building as police investigated the scene for a few hours. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A Normal man has died after falling ou...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2024

Anti-violence bill languishes
State Sen. Celina Villanueva is the bill’s sponsor. (Photo courtesy: Shutterstock) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The shooting death of a mother and daughter in Chicago – allegedly by th...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2024



