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Illinois man convicted for attempting to sex traffic a minor
This case was investigated by the FBI Springfield field office and Illinois State Police. (Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice)By WMBD-TVMETAMORA – A Metamora man was found guilty of one count of attem...
Syndicated Author Jun 16, 2023

Town of Normal hosting public meeting discussing Vernon Avenue repairs
Vernon Avenue serves as an east to west corridor from Illinois State University to the business district along Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Town of Normal – Government)By Jake FogalNORMAL –...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2023

Miller Park Zoo mourns loss of Lineback cow
Indigo was nine-years-old and came to the zoo in 2014. Her death was unexpected to the team. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo announced that the sudden death of Indig...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2023

Average nationwide diesel costs continue to fall in weekly gas report
The national average price of diesel has fallen nearly 2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.87 per gallon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The national average price o...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2023

Towanda bicyclist killed in car crash
Authorities are investigating the accident. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD NewsUPDATE: McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the victim as 69-year-old Craig E. Ryan of Bloomington. T...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2023

Two men sentenced to prison for robbing local pawn shop
The men were recently sentenced in a McLean County court room. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two men in Bloomington are heading to prison after being found gui...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2023

Illinois Treasurer’s Office hosting agriculture photo contest
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalILLINOIS – Young photographers in Illinois are being encouraged by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to submit their best...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2023

Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games this weekend in Normal
The Summer Games will begin on Friday and will run through the weekend culminating on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy of Special Olympics Illinois)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Special Olympics Illinois Sum...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2023

Creve Coeur man in custody after four hour long pursuit Monday morning in Livingston County
Police issued four charges to Acosta, including Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding and Possession of methamphetamine, Driving while license suspended, and Resisting peace officer. (Photo Courtesy of Flick...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2023

Bloomington police investigating weekend shooting incidents
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police Detective Law at (309) 434-2527 or jlaw@cityblm.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2023



