Category Archives: Top Stories
Rivian Automotive signs new deal with AT&T
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe released an image of the mock up of the vans on social media. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – One of the world’s largest telecommunicatio...
Dec 14, 2023
Bloomington’s Human Relations Policy aimed to be more inclusive
The council also changed the language under the definition of unlawful discrimination from "his or her," to "that person's." (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council...
Dec 12, 2023
New pilot program provides Cook County inmate with state ID cards
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Because it's easier to get a job or a place to live when you have a state ID card, a new pil...
Dec 11, 2023
Bradley University cutting 15 degree programs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD PEORIA – Bradley University will continue to offer degree programs in manufacturing engineering techn...
Dec 11, 2023
McLean County man facing Class X felonies for predatory criminal sexual assault
The victim in the case is younger than 13-years old. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 34-year-old Bloomington man faces several Class X felonies after being ind...
Dec 11, 2023
Norfolk State Head Coach alleges multiple ISU fans used racial slurs during Horton Field House game
The alleged racial slur occurred late in the second half. (Photo courtesy: GoRedbirds) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A return to Horton Field House on Saturday for the Illinois State Men’s basketb...
Dec 10, 2023
UPDATE: Small tent city residents must leave the property
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Those living in a small tent city in Bloomington must leave the pro...
Dec 08, 2023
Local police raise more than $1K during No Shave November
Four of the 32 members who participated showed off their beards. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – It’s back to a clean shave for members of the Blo...
Dec 07, 2023
Central Illinois Congressman taking a ‘wait and see’ approach before voting on new Middle East funding
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker wants to include funding for the nation’s...
Dec 04, 2023
Normal man faces multiple felony charges after an alleged DUI hit-and-run
Deonte Andrews faces multiple charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 28-year-old Normal man faces a slew of felony charges after a hit-and-run accident on Th...
Dec 01, 2023
