Category Archives: Top Stories
Growmark set to reach $1 million donated to Midwest Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank is the largest food bank in the United States with 10 locations that serve 23 states, with locations also in Haiti and East Africa. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/File)By WMBD TV...
Oct 07, 2024
Man taken into custody after gun situation in Tremont
The Tremont Police Department posted on their Facebook page that the situation was " deescalated" and the man surrendered. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV TREMONT – A man was taken into custody Sund...
Oct 07, 2024
Illinois State Police investigate another Sangamon County officer-involved death
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office patrol cars are pictured (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIE...
Oct 05, 2024
Heartland Community College opens renovated student center
It will feature a space dedicated to student success, well-being and even a game room. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Community College is celebrating the opening of a renovated s...
Oct 04, 2024
Normal Community defense unravels Bloomington’s perfect season in Week 6 victory
Normal Community moves to 5-1 on the season, now playoff eligible, after beating Bloomington 44-14. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – In a clash between two intercity schools, Blooming...
Oct 04, 2024
Two Bloomington Officers given award for saving 2-week-old child
Bloomington Chief Jamal Simington (Left) presented the award to the Bloomington Officers Friday. (Photo courtesy: BPD) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has awarded Officers Jacob...
Oct 04, 2024
Illinois Senate Rep. calls for investigation after latest report of mismanagement at DCFS
Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) points to evidence of a cover-up, via a report in "Injustice Watch." (Photo courtesy: DCFS/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The latest report ...
Oct 04, 2024
IMA President: “We want to tell the story of what’s made in Illinois,” as statewide bus tour launches
Illinois Manufacture President and CEO Mark Denzler, spoke during a press conference Friday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Manufacturing can be about numbers...
Oct 04, 2024
Bloomington police showing support for breast cancer awareness month
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington said he was proud of the department's efforts to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloom...
Oct 03, 2024
Sugar Creek Arts Festival to cause road closures in Normal
Parts of Constitution Trail in Uptown Normal will also be closed off to ensure the safety of trail users and event attendees. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The town of Normal will be clos...
Oct 03, 2024
