Category Archives: Top Stories
Big Ten Conference commissioner explains NIL to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Name, Image and Likeness has changed college sports. (Photo courtesy: Big Ten/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Name / image / likeness" is a legal way for college athletes to make money; say...
Oct 19, 2023
One person sent to hospital after McLean County crash
The state police said 911 was notified thanks to an iPhone crash alert. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police responded to a crash on Illinois Route...
Oct 19, 2023
Heartland Women’s Volleyball Coach named Coach of the Year
Mary Frahm. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s Head Volleyball coach has been named the top coach in the Midwest Atlantic Co...
Oct 18, 2023
McLean County launches housing needs survey
Survey responses will be accepted through Nov. 27, 2023. Only one survey should be filled out per household. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Kat Sniffen)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Region...
Oct 18, 2023
Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal honored with award
(Photo courtesy Children’s Discovery Museum)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has honored the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal for "Outstand...
Oct 17, 2023
Bloomington Police noticing recent spike in overdoses
Anyone who is currently battling addiction is encouraged to call 1-800-662-HELP(4357), a treatment referral information service that is free, confidential, and open all day, every day. (Photo courtesy...
Oct 09, 2023
IMA hosting “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour
The makers tour featured a stop in Springfield Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – You just might see a big, 56-foot bus wrapped in blue and green, festoo...
Oct 09, 2023
Woman identified as victim in McLean County train collision
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD ARROWSMITH – Saybrook resident Susan Wright, 75, died after enduring multiple blunt injuries due to a sport utility vehi...
Oct 07, 2023
Local college rolling out free tuition and fees for qualifying students
University of Illinois-Springfield is shown. (Photo courtesy Facebook/UIS)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield campus of the University of Illinois is rolling out the "Prairie Promise." It...
Oct 04, 2023
McLean County Zoning tables CO2 sequestration drilling impacting Mahomet Aquifer
The Mahomet Aquifer serves approximately 500,000 residents. (Illinois State Water Survey photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals tabled an item impacting the Ma...
Oct 04, 2023
