Category Archives: Top Stories
Man facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln after alleged fight
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – A 31-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln.According to WAND TV, Police fou...
Oct 24, 2023
IWU and OSF Healthcare to partner for student-athletes’ health coverage
The partnership began in August. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News BLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare has been named the official health care provider for Illinois Wesleyan University athletics...
Oct 24, 2023
Gov. Pritzker attends anti-hate event, discusses attacks on innocent people
Gov. Pritzker (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – When Gov. JB Pritzker showed up Monday at an anti-hate event in Chicago, he invoked the name of the six-year-old boy killed i...
Oct 23, 2023
Normal Police announce convictions in two cases involving crimes against children
Anyone with information on crimes against children is asked to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Police Department, on Monday, announced that two men w...
Oct 23, 2023
Danvers man facing first-degree murder charges dies from apparent suicide in McLean County jail
The death is under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An accused killer died in custody at the McLean County Jail from an apparent suicide.During a security...
Oct 20, 2023
Local plumbing company giving away water heater to McLean County family
The contest closes Nov. 3 and the winner will be chosen the first week of November. (Photo Courtesy of Covenant Plumbing/Facebook)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A local company is paying it forward wit...
Oct 20, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route 9 in the area west of 2600 East R...
Oct 19, 2023
Big Ten Conference commissioner explains NIL to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Name, Image and Likeness has changed college sports. (Photo courtesy: Big Ten/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Name / image / likeness" is a legal way for college athletes to make money; say...
Oct 19, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The state police said 911 was notified thanks to an iPhone crash alert. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route...
Oct 19, 2023
Heartland Women’s Volleyball Coach named Coach of the Year
Mary Frahm. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s Head Volleyball coach has been named the top coach in the Midwest Atlantic Co...
Oct 18, 2023
