Category Archives: Top Stories
Pair of men facing weapon charges in McLean County
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – A pair of men are facing weapon charges in McLean County.Early last week, Normal Police and Illino...
Sep 16, 2023
Sorensen, LaHood discuss budget, potential government shutdown
LaHood stressed the budget must be fiscally responsible, as the federal debt currently stands at a whopping $32 trillion, of which $7 trillion is COVID-19-related. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA &#...
Sep 15, 2023 (Photo courtesy: File)
Lawmakers pushing to bring new IRS facility to Bloomington, bringing new jobs
Details on the facility are scarce. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – New jobs could be coming to the twin cities with a new Internal Revenue Service facility.This week, U....
Sep 14, 2023
Illinois State partners with search firm for next University president
The Board will hold an open search and encourages stakeholder participation throughout the process. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Board of Trustees at Illinois St...
Sep 13, 2023
Former OSF resident indicted on 56 counts of unauthorized videotaping in bathroom
Chang is no longer employed at the hospital. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By WMBD News PEORIA – A former neurosurgery resident at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center has been indicted on ...
Sep 12, 2023
ISU professor appears for arraignment in sexual assault charges
Alan Bates remains out on bond. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State University Professor Alan Bates appeared in court on Friday for an arraignment.In...
Sep 09, 2023
Bloomington Fire Chief Eric West to retire at year’s end
Bloomington Fire Department Chief Eric West. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After a more than 30-year career, Bloomington Fire’s top leader is retiring in...
Sep 09, 2023
Illinois State University reports largest freshman class in 36 years
This year's class came into college with an average 3.64 GPA in high school, with over 1,000 of the students having earned a 4.0 or better. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News NORMAL – Welc...
Sep 07, 2023
Head of Illinois Emergency Management blaming climate change for severity of weather
Gen. (Ret.) Alicia Tate-Nadeau spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Whether you believe in it or not, the head of the Illinois Emergency Mana...
Sep 06, 2023
Midwest Food Bank starts campaign to end child hunger
The back-to-school program will also help kids in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A new back-to-school campaign to eliminate childhood...
Aug 31, 2023
