Category Archives: Top Stories
Local nonprofit hands out almost 2,000 turkeys to McLean County residents
Volunteers helped hand out the food. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One local nonprofit made sure those with low income in McLean County could have a turkey on Th...
Nov 22, 2023
Evidentiary hearing held for the Barton McNeil case
Since his conviction, he has remained steadfast in his innocence. This evidentiary hearing happened after McNeil's petition for a new trial. (WMBD-TV File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Imprisone...
Nov 22, 2023
State Police teams up with local departments for ‘Operation Unplugged’ to stop speeders
The departments conducted ‘Operation Unplugged’ on Nov. 16. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Authorities in McLean County are cracking down on speeders near ...
Nov 21, 2023
Seven fire departments responded to DeWitt County home fire Monday night
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Fire Department/Facebook) By Blake Haas DEWITT COUNTY – Fire investigators in DeWitt County are working to determine h...
Nov 21, 2023
Rivian CEO now responsible for product functions
WMBD-TV can be reached at news@wjbc.com. (WJBC FIle Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – An 8-K Form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission shows that Rivian’s CEO will be undertaki...
Nov 21, 2023
ISP responds to Mackinaw crash with life-threatening injuries
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMACKINAW – Illinois State Police arrived on the scene of a crash near Leopold Street in Mackinaw for a crash with l...
Nov 21, 2023
State football finals returning to Hancock Stadium this weekend
Thousands are expected for the state finals this weekend. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois High School Association state football finals return to Hancock Stadium ...
Nov 20, 2023
Copy of Gettysburg Address on display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
The copy is only on display this weekend. (Photo courtesy: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Forescore and seven years ago ... well, you know the rest.The Abraham ...
Nov 14, 2023
Pontiac Fire Department rescue man trapped on roof of burning structure; save dog
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV PONTIAC – The Pontiac Fire Department responded to a structure fire with a person trapped on the roof on ...
Nov 13, 2023
Supreme Court refuses to hear case of former Pontiac prison inmate
The nation’s highest court made their ruling Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas WASHINGTON, D.C. – A former inmate at the maximum security prison in Pontiac will not...
Nov 13, 2023
