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Normal police arrest teen for alleged involvement in shooting
The juvenile was arrested on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD NORMAL – The Normal Police Department on Tuesday arrested a teen for his alleged involvement in a shooting on July 20 th...
Jul 30, 2024
Normal receives $50,000 grant for new mural
The mural will be in uptown Normal. 9Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)By WMBD NORMAL – Normal is the lucky recipient of a new National Endowment for the Arts grant for $50,000.According to a Town ...
Jul 30, 2024
Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
Schools face 'fiscal cliff' as flow of billions in federal aid comes to an end. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD ...
Jul 30, 2024
Bloomington-Normal NAACP calling Sonya Massey’s death gruesome
Massey was killed in her Springfield, Illinois, home after being shot by former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson earlier this month. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – ...
Jul 30, 2024
Lt. Gov. Stratton attends Birth Equity Initiative bill signing
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – “Do you feel that?” asked Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. “It’s the page turning on a new ...
Jul 29, 2024
Pekin babysitter remains in custody until trial; accused of killing infant
The woman remains behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WMBD TV PEKIN – A judge on Thursday morning ordered a Pekin woman to remain in custody until the outcome of allegations that she s...
Jul 25, 2024
Illinois State Police working with IDPH on an anti-violence campaign called “Pause to Heal”
A new public service announcement aims to educate Illinoisans about how to disarm a relative who may be a danger to others or themselves. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Pu...
Jul 25, 2024
Bat tests positive for rabies, Tazewell County health officials say
Report any bites to animal control, and wash the injury thoroughly before seeking medical attention. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Health Department announced ...
Jul 25, 2024
YouthBuild getting new open space from Lowe’s grant
YouthBuild students will help with the construction of their new space. (Photo courtesy of Youthbuild of McLean County/Facebook)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – YouthBuild McLean County has some buildi...
Jul 25, 2024
Man sentenced to 123 years for Bloomington murder
Bloomington police are still looking for a third suspect, James Moon, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington police at (309) 820-8888. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBL...
Jul 25, 2024
