Category Archives: Top Stories
CORONER: 1-month-old baby died due to ‘cocaine intoxication’
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/FileBy WMBD TV PEORIA – A one-month-old boy had enough cocaine in its body that it was the "immediate" cause of death.Peoria County ...
Oct 16, 2024
Goodwill received $15,000 to help those in need in Central Illinois
The grant is $15,000. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has received money to help unemployed, under-employed and dislocated worke...
Oct 16, 2024
In final public transit hearing, downstate operators join chorus for more state funding
Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, speaks at a Senate Transportation Committee hearing. DeWitte is the Republican spokesperson for the committee. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW A...
Oct 16, 2024
Tazewell County Clerk announces new program to protect against fraud
The clerk announced during a mid-morning news conference the new Property Fraud Review And Referral Initiative. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Records in Tazewell County will be a bit safe, ...
Oct 16, 2024
Carle Health to offer free Mammograms Friday at Normal outpatient center
Proof of age and income will be requested for those who hope to get the free Mammograms. (Facebook/Carle BroMenn Medical Center)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Carle BroMenn Outpatient Center will be off...
Oct 16, 2024
Bloomington doctor faces up to seven years in prison for alleged sexual abuse
Brown came to Bloomington last year with the OSF HealthCare St. Joseph's Medical Center as a resident in their Family Medicine Residency Program. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
Oct 16, 2024
Rural school district looking to improve its facilities
The project would cost $70 million in total, with the remaining $25 million coming through fund balances and other district finances. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVFAIRBURY – Changes coul...
Oct 16, 2024
Normal police asking help to identify armed robbery suspect
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: NPD) By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect who alleged...
Oct 15, 2024
Tazewell County Clerk announces new program to protect against fraud
That alert program, which is provided through a contract with Fidlar Technologies, is in place at more than 70 counties in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Flicker/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – Re...
Oct 15, 2024
Coroner ID’s victim in wreck near Hudson
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV HUDSON – The McLean County Coroner identified a Northern Illinois woman who died in a car crash that occurred Sunday ...
Oct 14, 2024
