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CR-V rollover crash in Tazewell County injures 1
ISP Troop 4 responded to the scene regarding a report of a single-unit rollover crash. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – One person was injured as a result of a Wednesday morning sing...
Syndicated Author Jul 25, 2024 The man remains behind bars. (Photo courtesy: File)

Miller Park Zoo to reopen Katthoefer Building
The building has been closed for four years. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo/Facebook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will soon be reopening the Katthoefer Animal Building to the public a...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2024

Leader of Illinois Dept. of Insurance explains the roles of “pharmacy benefit managers”
Ann Gillespie, acting director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, tells an Illinois House health care committee the "pharmacy benefit managers" are so big they seem to have their fingers in ever...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2024

Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago
Attorney Todd Mathews speaks to reporters at a news conference announcing a set of lawsuits alleging decades of abuse at a Cook County youth detention facility. He stands in front of survivors of the ...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2024

Eureka man accused of beating a child with his belt and fists
A statement of arrest shows Lowery allegedly used a heating pad cord along with a belt and his fist to beat the child. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WJBC StaffEUREKA – A 28-year-old Eureka man...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2024

Bloomington Library celebrating renovation, expansion project at ribbon-cutting in August
The ceremony will double as a party to culminate this year's Summer Reading Program, which is slated to happen from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 3. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomingto...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2024

Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
Latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals, and business wastes will not be accepted. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Environmental Protection Agen...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2024

Normal council member Chemberly Harris announces bid for mayor
Harris is currently the National League of Cities 2024 Regional Director of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO). (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal T...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2024

State’s largest privately owned water utilities seek rate increase amid lawmaker scrutiny
An Illinois American Water water tower is pictured in Bolingbrook. The company is seeking to increase water rates beginning next year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By Andrew Adams and ...
Syndicated Author Jul 19, 2024

Convicted felon in Pontiac accused of having multiple weapons
Krolik was ordered to remain behind bars until his trial. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By Blake Haas PONTIAC – A 59-year-old Pontiac man, who’s a felon, stands accused of possessing multi...
Syndicated Author Jul 19, 2024