Category Archives: Top Stories
New pilot program provides Cook County inmate with state ID cards
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Because it's easier to get a job or a place to live when you have a state ID card, a new pil...
Dec 11, 2023
Bradley University cutting 15 degree programs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD PEORIA – Bradley University will continue to offer degree programs in manufacturing engineering techn...
Dec 11, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Bradley University)
McLean County man facing Class X felonies for predatory criminal sexual assault
The victim in the case is younger than 13-years old. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 34-year-old Bloomington man faces several Class X felonies after being ind...
Dec 11, 2023
Norfolk State Head Coach alleges multiple ISU fans used racial slurs during Horton Field House game
The alleged racial slur occurred late in the second half. (Photo courtesy: GoRedbirds) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A return to Horton Field House on Saturday for the Illinois State Men’s basketb...
Dec 10, 2023
UPDATE: Small tent city residents must leave the property
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Those living in a small tent city in Bloomington must leave the pro...
Dec 08, 2023
Local police raise more than $1K during No Shave November
Four of the 32 members who participated showed off their beards. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – It’s back to a clean shave for members of the Blo...
Dec 07, 2023
City leaders working to find residents in a small tent city a place to live
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – City leaders in Bloomington want to find housing for more than a dozen people w...
Dec 07, 2023
Normal City Manager elevates three city employees to interim leadership roles
Normal City Manager Pam Reece announced the new positions Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – One of Normal’s top leaders is promoting three cit...
Dec 06, 2023
Red Cross asking for blood donations to fill seasonal need
To encourage donations, the Red Cross is offering several opportunities to anyone who gives the gift of blood in December. (Red Cross)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS - The American Red Cross is asking for ...
Dec 06, 2023
Plans still up in the air for old water tower in McLean
Some locals want to make the water tower a historical site. (Photo courtesy: WMBD-TV) By WMBD TV MCLEAN – The Village of McLean Board of Trustees had another heated meeting on Monday to discuss ...
Dec 05, 2023 Earlier this year signs popped up across Mclean to keep the tower. (Photo courtesy: WMBD-TV)
