Category Archives: Top Stories
Tazewell County Clerk responds to reports of fentanyl-laced election mail
Ackerman stated his office condemns these actions and the individuals perpetrating them.(WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman responded to reports of e...
Nov 09, 2023
Bradley University may cut 17 programs and up to 68 faculty jobs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD TV PEORIA – Bradley University is considering discontinuing 17 academic degree programs and convertin...
Nov 06, 2023
Longtime restaurant in Clinton closing after 24-years
The owners made the announcement on Facebook over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: Boondocks Restaurant/Facebook) By Blake Haas CLINTON – A longtime staple restaurant is closing its doors in DeWitt...
Nov 06, 2023
ISU Athletic leaders react to the passing of Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight
Knight was 83-years old. (Photo courtesy: KMOX/Twitter) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Athletic leaders at Illinois State University are reacting to the passing of one of the most polarizing coaching fi...
Nov 03, 2023
Redbird and former White House aide Lola Tomorrow helping students with entrepreneurship
The fourth part of the series, "Tomorrow's Speed Networking Experience," will allow students to network with ISU entrepreneur alumni. The event is Nov. 30. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/F...
Nov 03, 2023
Fire at Rivian forces evacuation Thursday night
The fire was first reported at 7:30 by the Normal Fire Department. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Hundreds were forced to evacuate Rivian Automotive Thursday night as a trash compactor c...
Nov 03, 2023
State Police Director provides an update on the shooting of a State Trooper last week
Brendan Kelly, the Director of State Police. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state trooper injured during a traffic stop a week ago along Toronto Road suffered mor...
Oct 31, 2023
Green Gables Bar & Grill reaches a milestone in rebuilding
Roofers completed the project earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: Green Gables/Facebook) By WMBD TV HUDSON – The owners of Green Gables Bar & Grill are celebrating a milestone in the rebuild...
Oct 31, 2023
State report card shows Unit 5 excelling on multiple levels, with two exemplary schools
The district recorded a significant improvement from a year ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An annual report card shows a glowing review of McLean County’s l...
Oct 31, 2023
Report card shows District 87 Elementary School achieved prestigious designation
The report card came out Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – One of McLean County’s school district’s report cards shows achievements at the eleme...
Oct 30, 2023
