Category Archives: Top Stories
Car thefts on the rise in Normal; authorities call it ‘crimes of opportunities’
Car thefts are on the rise. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – As the colder months arrive, car thefts are rising in one of Central Illinois’ largest towns.Get...
Dec 01, 2023
Constitution Trail to temporarily close for tree removal
The closings will begin on Dec. 4 and are expected to be complete by Dec. 7. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Part of Constitution Trail in Normal is expected to temporarily close for tree re...
Dec 01, 2023 The main portion of the trail is located in Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Home total loss after overnight fire
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. There is currently no estimate on the total amount of damages the fire caused. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN – A home is a total loss after a hous...
Dec 01, 2023
Bloomington’s 911 dispatch part of national network to find missing children
According to the ECC, the program was developed to "promote best practices for responding to calls of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children." (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TVBLOOMIN...
Nov 30, 2023
Rep. LaHood set to vote to expel Rep. Santos
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A House Republican is in hot water for alleged misuse of campaign funds, an...
Nov 30, 2023
City of Bloomington announces new fire chief
He will succeed Eric West, who was named Bloomington fire chief in 2021. He announced his retirement in September with his last day come on Dec. 7. (Facebook/Bloomington Township Fire Department)By WM...
Nov 28, 2023
Mackinaw teen to appear in court next week for ‘review’ of murder case
According to the order signed Monday by the judge, both sides agreed to next week's hearing. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Another day in court for a Mackinaw teenager resulted in an...
Nov 27, 2023
UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
The pair were formally charged Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON - Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean County after a...
Nov 27, 2023
Illinois political candidates line up early to file nominating petitions
Some potential lawmakers lined up before 4 a.m. (Photo courtesy: Google Maps) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A chilly Monday morning greeted Illinois candidates who began lining up before 4 a.m. Mon...
Nov 27, 2023
UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
The pair face a variety of charges including first-degree murder. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men are behind bars ...
Nov 27, 2023
