Category Archives: Top Stories
Heartland Community College announces new Dean of Students
The new Dean of Students previously served as the Executive Dean at Richland Community College. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD News NORMAL – Heartland Community College has picked a new Dean...
Sep 26, 2023
One person shot early Saturday morning in Normal
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Authorities in Normal are investigating how a person was shot early Saturday morning.Shots rang out in the...
Sep 23, 2023
Speaker of the Illinois House leads contingent to Israel
Speaker of the House Chris Welch. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Speaker of the Illinois House led a contingent to Israel this month. State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfie...
Sep 23, 2023 Illinois Speaker Chris Welch. (Photo courtesy: File)
Illinois State Police arrest two for drugs; considered largest drug bust in ISP history
Authorities report the pair allegedly had drugs worth an estimated $15M. (Photo courtesy: ISP) By Blake HaasGENNESEO, Ill. – Two men are behind bars in Geneseo, Illinois, for what Illinois State...
Sep 23, 2023
Former OSF doctor accused of unauthorized filming in bathrooms set for Nov. 27 trial
Chang is free on bond. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News PEORIA – A former neurosurgery resident at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center is scheduled for a Nov. 27 jury trial for a...
Sep 21, 2023
University High substitute teacher arrested for battery against student
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A University High School substitute teacher in Normal was arrested on Tuesday for an alleged battery against...
Sep 21, 2023
U-High Sub no longer being considered for work at the school after incident
WJBC is working to find out more information. (Photo courtesy: University High School)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A substitute teacher is no longer welcome at Illinois State University’s ...
Sep 20, 2023
Aaron Rossi asks federal appeals court to override local judge on his detention
If convicted, he faces up to 20 year in prison. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/File) By WMBD TV CHICAGO – Attorneys for Aaron Rossi have appealed a federal judge's order earlier this month that he be hel...
Sep 19, 2023
City of Bloomington announces new Publics Work Director
Mose Rickey. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason announced hiring Mose Rickey as the new Public Works Director.Rickey previousl...
Sep 18, 2023
Illinois State Police conduct dig in Pontiac
Authorities say radar showed an anomaly under concrete. (Photo courtesy: Livingston County Sheriff Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Authorities in Livingston County wrapped up ...
Sep 16, 2023
