Category Archives: Top Stories
Red Cross asking for help to install free smoke detectors in Bloomington
The event takes place on March 9. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas and WMBDBLOOMINGTON – The Red Cross needs volunteers for their “Sound the Alarm” campaign.In 2023, th...
Feb 19, 2024
Norovirus cases on the rise in Central Illinois
The virus is easily spread, from food being placed on a counter with norovirus particles, or by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVTREMONT R...
Feb 15, 2024
Route 66 Commission accepting ideas for anniversary celebration
The Commission is looking for submissions of projects, programs or events that can be for national or single-state activities. (Photo Courtesy of Rhys Martin via National Park Service)By WMBD-TV BLOOM...
Feb 15, 2024
Unidentified man dies in van fire in Dwight
Dwight Firefighters responded to the scene around 3 a.m. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dwight Fire Protection District)By Blake Haas DWIGHT – Authorities in Dwight want to learn how a vehicle fire cl...
Feb 15, 2024
Indoor pickleball franchise expanding to Central Illinois
Other locations are expected to open in Peoria, Champaign-Urbana and the Quad Cities. (The Picklr)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Pickle Ball players can look forward to new indoor pickleball locations in c...
Feb 15, 2024
Tim Mapes, Mike Madigan’s ex-chief of Staff sentenced to prison
A Chicago Federal Judge handed down the sentenced during a hearing Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: CBS) By Blake Haas CHICAGO – The former right-hand man to Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan has ...
Feb 12, 2024
American Legionnaires gather at Lincoln Tomb on President Lincoln’s 215th birthday
Monday marked President Lincoln’s 215th birthday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The American Legion lauded Springfield's favorite son at Lincoln's Tomb Monday...
Feb 12, 2024
Bloomington Police locate evidence of two shootings over the weekend
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Police. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police officers responded to two shots fired calls over the weekend.Office...
Feb 12, 2024
Work from Home: New study shows 18% of Illinoisans work from home
The new study comes from the University of Illinois. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One legacy of the pandemic has been the rise of "working from home."The University of ...
Feb 12, 2024
Central Illinois resident scores $1.45M playing Lucky Day Lotto
The winner has one year to claim the top prize. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas PEORIA – A Central Illinois resident is worth more than a million dollars after buying a jackpot-winning...
Feb 12, 2024
