Category Archives: Top Stories
State Farm cancelled 72,000 California fire insurance policies in 2024
State Farm headquarters are in Bloomington, Illinois. (Photo courtesy: State Farm/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – State Farm is being accused of canceling thousands of fire insurance policies in ...
Jan 13, 2025
Former IDPH head fined $150K, issues statement for ethical violations
Dr. Ezike. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' former public health chief was fined $150,000 after admitting she violated the state's Ethics Act by taking a job with a...
Jan 13, 2025
Lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name
Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Chicago, speaks to staff on the House floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - A measu...
Jan 13, 2025
Woodford County Sheriff looking for tire suspects
Piles of tires were left at six different locations. (Photo courtesy: Woodford County Sheriff Office/Facebook) By WMBD TV WOODFORD COUNTY – The Woodford County Sheriff's Office is asking for hel...
Jan 13, 2025
Meet the winners of the 2025 Bloomington-Normal MLK Awards
(Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal once again joined forces to host the 49th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards L...
Jan 13, 2025
House fire burns for over four hours in Lexington
The fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) LEXINGTON – A house fire in Lexington took over four hours to extinguish due to icy conditions and the roof collapsing.The Lexingt...
Jan 13, 2025
State police arrest six in connection with commercial sex acts
The McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Five people have been released from the McLean County Jail, a day or or ...
Jan 13, 2025
Bills addressing warehouse quotas, nursing homes, prostitution pass in session’s final days
The Illinois House is pictured during its lame duck session that ran from Jan. 4-7 in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By JADE AUBREY& BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisj...
Jan 13, 2025
Stampede returning to Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – An annual fundraising event benefiting the Miller Park Zoo will be returning in March.The Miller Park Zoo Stampede, which in...
Jan 09, 2025
Peoria Civic Center to announce naming rights deal for its theater
No other details were disclosed including how much the naming partner was paying for the naming rights or how long the name would be in use. (Photo courtesy: File) By WMBD TV PEORIA – For the fi...
Jan 09, 2025
