Category Archives: Top Stories
How did local schools grade on ISBE’s school report card?
The statewide four-year graduation rate was 87.6 percent. There have been gains every year since the state implemented evidence-based funding in 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNT...
Oct 30, 2023
ISU Police Chief honored with award after saving a man’s life
Illinois State University Chief of Police, Aaron Woodruff (left), received the award earlier this month. (Photo courtesy: ISU PD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The top cop at Illinois State Un...
Oct 28, 2023
State trooper wounded Tuesday night honored on House floor
The trooper remains in the hospital. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A state trooper wounded during a Springfield traffic stop Tuesday was honored on the House floor the n...
Oct 25, 2023
ISU PD asking for the public’s help in solving a fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a frau...
Oct 25, 2023
Bloomington announces the hiring of a new Assistant Director of Arts and Entertainment
Wilcott visited the Afternoon Show on his first day on the job. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In a move to bring more entertainment to the City of Bloomington...
Oct 25, 2023
Bloomington Police investigating swatting threat against Bloomington High School
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Authorities in Bloomington are working to find the source of a swatting call towards Bloomington Hig...
Oct 25, 2023
Bill proposed in Springfield allows legislative staffers to form a union
Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislative staffers would be allowed to form a union… if a bill that’...
Oct 24, 2023
Man facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln after alleged fight
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – A 31-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln.According to WAND TV, Police fou...
Oct 24, 2023
IWU and OSF Healthcare to partner for student-athletes’ health coverage
The partnership began in August. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News BLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare has been named the official health care provider for Illinois Wesleyan University athletics...
Oct 24, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route 9 in the area west of 2600 East R...
Oct 19, 2023
