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Bloomington man charged with seven Class X felonies
Williams remains behind bars in the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man with a lengthy criminal record stands accused of delivering hund...
Aug 09, 2024
Local taxpayers could be on the hook for a new ‘homeless hotel’
Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington is home to around 30 individuals, who reside in tents. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON-If the plans come to fruition, local taxpayers coul...
Aug 09, 2024
State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose
Public health groups commend new guides but say there was a 'lack of opportunities' for collaboration. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By DILPREET RAJUCapitol News Illi...
Aug 09, 2024
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County
West Nile Virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes that can result in brain inflammation known as encephalitis. (Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The McLean County Health Department is reminding comm...
Aug 07, 2024
Local EMA encouraging people with dementia to use Care Trak
The device bridges the gap for those with dementia who still have some independence and their families aren't quite ready for them to go to a senior living center. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-T...
Aug 07, 2024
Bloomington martial arts studio owner named ‘master instructor’ by association
Elisha Coffrin (middle) posed for a picture. (Photo courtesy: ATA Martial Arts/Facebook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The co-owner of Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts has been given the title of master instru...
Aug 06, 2024
Bloomington eyecare practice plans to lay off 100 employees
The eye care practice is located inside the old State Farm building in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington eye care practice will soon be layi...
Aug 06, 2024
One person dead after two-vehicle crash near Bloomington
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State Police said one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near Bloomington on ...
Aug 06, 2024
New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago prior to signing a bill aimed at giving more Illinoisans who leave a correctional facility access to a free state ID. (Credit: Illinois.gov)By D...
Aug 06, 2024
Gov. Pritzker stops short of calling for Sangamon County Sheriff to resign
Gov. Pritzker speaking at a press conference. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker stopped short of calling for Sangamon County sheriff Jack Campbell to resign...
Aug 06, 2024
