Category Archives: Top Stories
McLean County Coroner identifies man in Ellsworth murder
The murder remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 41-year old Ellsworth man died from multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting Wednesday morning. Ar...
Jan 11, 2024
Woman facing first-degree murder charges after man found dead in Ellsworth
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 39 year old woman stands accused of first-degree murder after a shooting in Ellsworth Wednesday morn...
Jan 10, 2024
Heartland awarded over $500,000 for EV training programs
Some students go on to work at the plant in Normal, and some work at the other Rivian locations in other areas of the country. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Heartland Community...
Jan 10, 2024
Gov. Pritzker joins Chicago business leaders to celebrate Illinois’ economic success
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke with business leaders Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It's been said that you had better toot your own horn, in case nobody els...
Jan 10, 2024
Illinois Attorney General supports new Planned Parenthood Center in Carbondale
Illinois Attorney General Raoul. (Photo courtesy: Raoul/X) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – From Carbondale to Waukegan, Planned Parenthood of Illinois wants its facilities along Illinois' borders ...
Jan 08, 2024
State Farm warning Illinois residents to take measures against frozen pipes
From August 2022 to August 2023, the insurance giant paid more than $806 Million for more than 32,000 claims of frozen pipes. (Pixabay)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – State Farm is asking Illinois resid...
Jan 08, 2024
Ahead of the snow storm, IDOT offers suggestions and tips
Wappel urged drivers to remember the state's Move Over Law, otherwise known as Scott's Law, by slowing down and changing lanes when approaching any stopped vehicle with flashing lights. (WJBC file pho...
Jan 08, 2024
ISP announces new road rage campaign
The campaign will be comprised of social media toolkits, billboards, and radio ads. (Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice)By WMBD-TV SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police announced a new educational c...
Jan 05, 2024
Illinois returns nearly $276 million in missing money for 2023
Claims can range from overlooked safes, unpaid insurance benefits, and forgotten bank accounts. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office announc...
Jan 05, 2024
Jury selection begins next week for Bloomington murder trial
The trial could last two weeks. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Jury selection begins Monday in a trial involving the murder of a Bloomington man in 2021.Kentrell Brown, ...
Jan 04, 2024 Photo courtesy: File
