Category Archives: Top Stories
ISU reveals third university president candidate to visit campus
Elizabeth Reitz Mullenix (Liz) is the Provost and Executive Vice President at Miami University in Oxford Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By WMBD NORMAL – Illinois State Univers...
Feb 25, 2024
McLean County corn and soybean production top in state in 2023
For the second year in a row, McLean County sat at the top of corn production across the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD MCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County remains an agricultural powerhou...
Feb 24, 2024
Bloomington seeing uptick in shootings
In the first two months of the year, BPD has responded to 14 shooting incidents. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/File) By WMBD News BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington is ...
Feb 24, 2024
Illinois State Police investigating officer-involved shooting on I-55 near Lexington
The shooting remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Inter...
Feb 24, 2024
A new bill in Springfield allows Illinois residents to recoup extra costs for mental health care
State Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago) is the sponsor of the bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you have medical insurance, obviously, you want to see a health care p...
Feb 24, 2024
Bloomington Tequila co-founder inducted into Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Fame
Chelios co-founded El Bandido Yankee Tequila in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: El Bandido Yankee Tequila/X) By Blake Haas CHICAGO – After this weekend, a new banner hangs inside the United Center...
Feb 23, 2024
Rivian Automotive to lay off 10% of workforce beginning Thursday
Rivian automotive posted their earnings on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to lay off 10% of its workforce posting their earning...
Feb 21, 2024
Heartland Community College trustees OK small tuition increase
The cost per credit hour will be $185, which includes a $2 per hour increase in tuition and a $1 increase in student fees. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The board of trustees at Heartland ...
Feb 21, 2024
Top Republican in Springfield has advice for Gov. Pritzker: “Move away from your national stage”
Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPIRNGFIELD – A top Republican in Springfield has some advice for Gov. JB Pritzker, who Wednes...
Feb 20, 2024
Pancake Days returns this weekend; proceeds to benefit local children
The Bloomington Kiwanis use special equipment to cook the pancakes. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Kiwanis/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A local tradition dating back to 1951 returns to th...
Feb 20, 2024
