Category Archives: Top Stories
Gas prices in Illinois stay steady over last week
Illinois gas is down 17.0 cents compared to a month ago. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois came down a little over the week, averaging $3.80 a gallon, according ...
Jul 24, 2023
Bloomington-Normal first responders to host Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
The goal of the drives is to not only increase blood supply, but to see which group of first responders can get the most people to donate. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – First responde...
Jul 24, 2023
Unit 5 school board approves pay increases for staff
There will be revisions and flexibility to address hiring and retention, including two additional sick days after 20 years. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The McLean County Unit 5 school bo...
Jul 21, 2023
Bloomington man faces grooming charges for allegedly trying to entice a 15-year-old
If convicted, Espinoza faces up to five years in prison. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVEL PASO – A Bloomington man faces charges one day after allegedly trying to solicit sex from what he ...
Jul 21, 2023
LeRoy man charged with aggravated battery to a police officer
According to a news release, there was an incident inside the home between Downey and the police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasLEROY- A LeRoy man is behind bars in McLean County on multiple...
Jul 19, 2023
Dan Brady announces he will not seek elected office this election cycle
Looking back on the 20 years he served in the legislature, Brady said he is proud of his accomplishments. (Facebook/Dan Brady)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A former State Representative has decided no...
Jul 12, 2023
Bloomington mother arrested for alleged DUI after July 2 fatal crash that killed daughter
This incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A woman was arrested after her two-year-old daughter died in a July 2 single-vehicle crash at Hershey Road and...
Jul 11, 2023
Additional funding secured for O’Neil Park and Pool Project
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Bloomington)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Monday, Bloomington City Council unanimously voted...
Jul 11, 2023
More funding coming to Illinois for microbiology research
The goal of the research is to better treat infections and find alternatives to antibiotics. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – More funding is coming to Illinois to continue the fight a...
Jul 10, 2023
Two dead after Woodford County crash Sunday
This incident remains under investigation by Illinois State Police, the Woodford County Sheriff's Office and the Woodford County Coroner's Office.(WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVWOODFORD COUNTY – The...
Jul 10, 2023
