Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington Bison open season this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena
By WJBCBLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye.To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington...
Oct 18, 2024
Questions remain over whether Sangamon County followed policy in deadly pursuit
The pursuit policy of the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office outlines the circumstances in which deputies are directed not to pursue fleeing vehicles. Highlights added. (Capitol News Illinois illustrati...
Oct 17, 2024
Bloomington Police probing Wednesday night shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police detectives need the public’s help after shots r...
Oct 17, 2024
Bloomington partnering with Salvation Army to expand shelter services
The shelter is located in the Salvation Army's cafeteria, on West Washington Street. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced a collaboration with the...
Oct 17, 2024
Public safety discussed after string of violence in Normal
There would be a ban on amplified sound, unless it is for a town-sanctioned event or if an event has a permit from the town's parks and recreation department. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORM...
Oct 17, 2024
Interstate 74 near Morton shutdown overnight after deadly crash
The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-74 eastbound near Morton. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMORTON – A crash left one person dead and another person injured last night on Interstate 74...
Oct 17, 2024
CORONER: 1-month-old baby died due to ‘cocaine intoxication’
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/FileBy WMBD TV PEORIA – A one-month-old boy had enough cocaine in its body that it was the "immediate" cause of death.Peoria County ...
Oct 16, 2024
Goodwill received $15,000 to help those in need in Central Illinois
The grant is $15,000. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has received money to help unemployed, under-employed and dislocated worke...
Oct 16, 2024
In final public transit hearing, downstate operators join chorus for more state funding
Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, speaks at a Senate Transportation Committee hearing. DeWitte is the Republican spokesperson for the committee. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW A...
Oct 16, 2024
Bloomington Purple Raiders bounce back in Week 7 with win over Peoria Notre Dame
The Bloomington Purple Raiders are heading to the playoffs in 2024 after beating Peoria Notre Dame in Week 7, 34-7. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Fresh off its first loss of the se...
Oct 11, 2024
