Category Archives: Top Stories
Task force for Illinois Underground Railroad holds first meeting
Koehler will co-chair the task force along with State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force held its firs...
Jan 17, 2024
Some Illinois House and Senate Republicans frustrated about state resources going to migrants
Republicans at the statehouse are upset the migrant crisis has grown to where it is now. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A New Year's Eve airlift of more than 300 migrants...
Jan 16, 2024
IBHE approves ISU’s College of Engineering programs
ISU will initiate a search for a permanent director and additional faculty beginning in fall 2024. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NORMAL – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has ...
Jan 16, 2024
Bloomington man died in Tuesday morning crash in Springfield
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A 73-year-old Bloomington man died in a car crash in Springfield early Tuesday...
Jan 16, 2024
Mackinaw girl pleads guilty to murder, conspiracy regarding her mother’s death
Bolin was given credit for 816 days served, roughly a third of which was under home confinement. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – A 17-year-old Mackinaw girl pleaded guilty Tuesday to allegati...
Jan 16, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
Morton man pleads guilty to Mackinaw murder conspiracy
As part of his plea deal, Maloney must testify against all three as well as anyone else who might yet be charged as part of the deal. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – A Morton man was sentence...
Jan 16, 2024
Hundreds volunteer at Midwest Food Bank to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Hundreds packaged pasta and food crates for a semi. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Martin Luther King Jr. day marked a day of giving back in McLean County. At the Midwest Foo...
Jan 15, 2024
McLean County man faces multiple battery charges
Reed was previously convicted of domestic battery in 2017. (Photo courtesy: FWJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean County man stands accused of multiple domestic battery charges afte...
Jan 15, 2024
Georgia man appears in Mclean County court to face murder charges
Anderson will next appear in court for a pre-trial hearing on Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A Georgia man pleaded not guilty Friday morning to allegations he sh...
Jan 12, 2024 Photo courtesy: File
Illinois Secretary of State encouraging drivers to visit the state website
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois secretary of state has a New Year's resolution for you: "Ditch the DMV."A...
Jan 11, 2024
